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9504 | ONLINE | Online Kinship Caregiver: Big Behavior and Trauma: Similarities, Differences and Strategies for Parenting

Course Start Date: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Ends: Thursday, December 31, 2020

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

This online training is for relatives raising relative children.

In the State of Michigan, over 28% of children under the age of 17 have experienced two or more adverse childhood experiences, well above the national average. Adverse childhood experiences include verbal, psychological, physical, or sexual abuse (witness or victim), among other somewhat complex traumatic events (ACES Study, 2011). These traumatic experiences can greatly affect how children view and cope with life. Complexly traumatized children often behave in ways that seem random, unpredictable, withdrawn and extreme, struggling with impulse control and being able to think through consequences (NCTSN, 2017). Research and practice are now opening our eyes to the significant relationship between behavior and Trauma exposure. In this workshop, you will learn about common similarities and differences between typical developmental behaviors and Trauma behavior, as well as, the interrelatedness of each. You will receive strategies for parenting children who are exhibiting big behavior due to trauma exposure. In addition, you will receive tips and resources for further education and tools available to families.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Kelley Blanck

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Kelley Blanck, LMSW, is currently the Professional Development Specialist for MSU School of Social Work Continuing Education Department. She is also a faculty member, teaching Macro level classes for the school. Prior to MSU, Ms. Blanck worked for 20 years in the public mental health field, in both clinical and macro level areas. Her areas of specialty include grant writing, strategic planning, focus group facilitation, program development, data analysis, systems change initiatives and trauma informed practices. In addition, she is a certified Trauma Trainer, with a particular focus on foster/adoptive trauma exposure.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Define the different types of trauma.
2. List the similarities and differences between typical developmental behavior and trauma symptoms.
3. Describe strategies for parenting children with big behavior.
4. Identify tips and resources for children with trauma exposure.

Pricing Information:

MHEF Kinship Caregiver:	0

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will be open until December 15, 2017.

9502 | ONLINE | Online Kinship Caregiver: Caring for the Caregiver: Coping with Stress for Your Health and Well-Being.

Course Start Date: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Ends: Thursday, December 31, 2020

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Caregiving can be one of the most rewarding jobs, but also one of the most stressful. It is not unusual for caregivers to neglect their own health and well-being. And yet, maintaining physical and emotional health is key to being able to continue providing care to others. This hour-long webinar will provide information on basic warning signs and preventative techniques to help you deal with common health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis as well as resources where you can learn more.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Amanda Toler Woodward

Credentials:
PhD
Bio:
Dr. Woodward received her M.A. in 1997 from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration and her PhD in Social Work and Sociology in 2007 from the University of Michigan. She is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Michigan State University.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify basic warning signs of high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis.
2. Identify actions you can take to prevent or control these major health issues.

Pricing Information:

MHEF Kinship Caregiver:	0

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will be open until December 31, 2020.

9503 | ONLINE | Online Kinship Caregiver: Effectively Addressing Symptoms of Learning, Attention and Behavior Disorders in Youth within Kinship Settings

Course Start Date: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Ends: Thursday, December 31, 2020

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

This online training is for relatives raising relative children.

Kinship families experience unique challenges with youth who often exhibit symptoms associated with disabilities in learning, attention and behavior. This workshop describes how mental health agencies and school settings identify and intervene with these concerns, and how caregivers may effectively collaborate in these processes. How traumatic histories relate to some symptoms will be considered. Positive behavior support strategies to address symptoms of these disorders and resources beneficial to further learning about these issues will be highlighted.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

John Sougstad

Credentials:
MSW, EdS, PhD candid
Bio:
John Sougstad, Ph.D., Dr. Sougstad is currently the Assistant Director of Special Education and Clinical Supervisor for Psychological Services for Jackson County Intermediate School District. Dr. Sougstad also teaches graduate level courses as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University with dual appointments in the School of Social Work and the School Psychology Program. As a lifelong learner he has earned a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW), as well as Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in School Psychology, all from Michigan State University. He is a Licensed Maters Social Worker, a Certified School Psychologist and a Doctoral Educational Limited Licensed Psychologist. For more information: http://socialwork.msu.edu/About-Us/Faculty-Staff/John-Sougstad

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify the unique setting characteristics of children’s special needs within the context of kinship placements.
2. Develop an appreciation for nature and nurture impacts upon development.
3. Understand how learning, attention and behavior disorders are identified and treated within clinic and school settings
4. Understand problems with learning, attention and behavior within the context of prior traumatic histories
5. Learn how to collaborate effectively to address problems with learning, attention and behavior across home, school and community settings using positive behavior support strategies
6. Become aware of pertinent resources helpful to address concerns

Pricing Information:

MHEF Kinship Caregiver:	0

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will be open until December 31, 2020.

9501 | ONLINE | Online Kinship Caregiver: Kinship Caregiver: I Don’t Have Time for That!: Self-Care and Stress Reduction Techniques for Busy Caregivers

Course Start Date: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Ends: Thursday, December 31, 2020

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

This online training is for relatives raising relative children.

This online training will present self-care and stress reduction tools and techniques for caregivers to improve their holistic well being. Self-care is a mindful and intentional practice which includes boundary setting, gratitude for the self, and self-awareness. Exploration of self-needs, self-assessment, and the use of mindfulness will be presented in this webinar. Resources will be focused for busy caregivers on the go.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Stephanie McCann

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Stephanie McCann has worked in the field of social work since 2007 and child welfare since 2009. In her current position, Ms. McCann works for the Michigan State University School of Social Work as Academic Recruitment Specialist and Faculty member. She has worked in foster care as a case manager, therapist, supervisor, and program manager within private agency and public settings. Her interests include trauma informed parenting, mindfulness and meditation practices, trauma sensitive yoga, child welfare recruitment practices, and all things Michigan State University.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify areas of attention for self-care through self-assessment tools.
2. Learn mindfulness techniques for the purpose of self-care as a caregiver.

Pricing Information:

MHEF Kinship Caregiver:	0

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will be open until December 31, 2020.

9505 | ONLINE | Online Kinship Caregiver: Michigan Children’s Health Access Program (MI-CHAP) Concepts, Statewide Implementation and Practical Connections

Course Start Date: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, December 1, 2017

Registration Ends: Thursday, December 31, 2020

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

The Michigan Children’s Health Access Program (MI-CHAP) is designed to improve the health outcomes of Michigan’s children on Medicaid by connecting families to resources and services to help them access primary care. Staffed with community health workers, social workers, and other staff, CHAP teams assist parents with support to get to doctor’s appointments, education around when to go to a primary care provider, and other services/resources needed to effectively work with their primary care physicians. MI-CHAP also provides services through 2-1-1, called Virtual CHAP, to help make connections to community supports. We encourage you to come and learn more about how MI-CHAP can help Michigan families.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Laura Kilfoyle

Credentials:
Bachelor of Health S
Bio:
Laura obtained her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master’s of Public and Nonprofit Administration Degrees from Grand Valley State University and brings 17 years nonprofit experience to her current role as Michigan Children’s Health Access (MI-CHAP) Director. Laura has fulfilled many roles in her nonprofit career including; program developer/implementer, budgeter, grant writer, program manager, site developer, volunteer/staff recruiter, fund developer, strategic planner, data analyzer, among others.

Beth St. John

Credentials:
Beth holds a bachelo
Bio:
Beth holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Relations and Psychology from Michigan State University, a master's degree in Education from DePaul University and a master's degree in Information and Library Science from Dominican University. She holds the position of MI-CHAP/Integration Coordinator. Beth has experience working in public and high school libraries, including teaching, educator professional development and library services. Before joining MAUW, Beth served as an AmeriCorps Community Resource Navigator for Michigan Benefits Access in the Battle Creek area.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand the components of MI-CHAP and how it can help children in kinship care.
2. Understand how to access MI-CHAP services.

Pricing Information:

MHEF Kinship Caregiver:	0

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will be open until December 31, 2020.

9500 | ONLINE | Online Kinship Caregiver: When the problem is Asthma- What Does that Mean?

Course Start Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Registration Ends: Thursday, December 31, 2020

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

This online training is for relatives raising relative children.

This is a course for parents/grandparents who are caring for a child diagnosed with asthma.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Marci Mechtel

Credentials:
DNP, MSN, RN ACCNS-P
Bio:
Marci Mechtel is a graduate of MSU College of Nursing with her BSN in 1988 and in 2006 with a Master of Nursing the concentration was nursing education. Marci primarily teach in the undergraduate program in chairing the pediatric nursing course and teach both in theory and clinical. For clinical, she has students on the Children’s Heart Center floor at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Marci completed my DNP with a concentration as a pediatric clinical nurse specialist in 2016 from Rush University in Chicago, IL. Marci am certified through the AACN certification corporation as a pediatric clinical nurse specialist from wellness through acute care. This also includes the critical care arena.

Donna Moyer

Credentials:
Ph.D, RN, PCNS-BC
Bio:
Donna Moyer, PhD, RN PCNS-BC received her BSN from the University of Michigan, an MSN from Valparaiso University, and her PhD from the University of Michigan. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 25 years. She currently works as a clinical nurse specialist at Bronson Children’s Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI and teaches a health promotion course in the College of Nursing at Michigan State University.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. State the 3 mechanisms present in asthma.
2. Discuss the medications used in asthma care both short and long acting, inhaled corticosteroids, and oral.
3. Discuss the importance of the asthma action plan
4. Understand the relationship of triggers to the development of an asthma exacerbation.
5. Uses the resources to help with home management.

Pricing Information:

MHEF Kinship Caregiver:	0

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 

If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will be open until December 31, 2020.

301-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE Communication Skills in Supervision

Course Start Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Location:

Online d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

As a supervisor, you can learn to use retention-focused communication skills to support staff in being the “expert” on their practice. This course will offer you a strengths-based approach that focuses on respecting the abilities of your staff and avoids dwelling on what they have done wrong. Learn about techniques that focus on asking about successes and giving positive feedback for accomplishments and find out how to help staff communicate their needs and assumptions. The benefit of looking beyond behavior to what underlies staff’s responses will be discussed, and confrontational skills that help staff grow and develop will be explored.

This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe how thoughts, feelings, assumptions, and behaviors impact communication.
2. Increase effectiveness of listening and observation skills, asking questions constructive feedback, and constructive confrontation.
3. Recognize the role that giving encouragement and using empathy play in retaining staff.

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

332-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE Recruiting and Selecting the Right Staff

Course Start Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Location:

Online D2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Having the right people in the right positions is a critical success factor for child and family agencies where the future lives of children and families are at stake. Having the capacity and the skill to hire good people effectively and efficiently must be a leadership priority. In this self-study course you will learn about five elements of recruiting and selecting the right staff. You will also have an opportunity to explore a six-step process for recruiting staff with an eye to retention.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify the role that recruitment and staff selection play in retention.
2. Recognize a framework to develop your agency's staff recruitment program.
3. Label a six step process for recruiting and selecting the right staff.

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

331-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE The First Six Months

Course Start Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Location:

Online D2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

This online course will help you understand and effectively deal with a staff person’s first six months on the job. As research indicates, the first six months for a new employee is the most vital as it applies to staff turnover. By focusing on the first six months, you will have an opportunity to sharpen and practice your retention skills through the use of a structured format designed to orient and develop skills in new staff. Lessons learned from this program can also help you to focus your supervision and agency practices on valuing and retaining experienced staff.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand the phases a child and family services staff member goes through during the first six months of employment.
2. Explain the levels of confidence a worker will go through in the first six months.
3.Develop supervisory competencies to aid in retaining staff.

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

300-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE The Practice of Retention-focused Supervision

Course Start Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

This online course is designed to help you become more intentional in your supervision and to make best use of supervisory time with your staff. It will introduce supervisory competencies known to motivate and encourage increasing confidence and staff commitment to a career in child and family services.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

This course is available 24 hours a day and will be close on December 15, 2020.

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. List three challenges facing leaders in retaining staff.
2. Understand the principles of motivation and how to apply them to supervision with child and family services staff.
3. Describe the impact of stress and burnout on staff retention.

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will be close on December 15, 2020.

375-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE The Role of Leaders

Course Start Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

As a leader in a child and family service agency, it is crucial to recruit, select, and retain the right staff to do the job. Attaining positive outcomes for children and families is a main priority for service leaders. It is very difficult to succeed in this area without a qualified and committed workforce. This course has been developed for child and family service leaders and anyone who aspires to have a leadership role in a child and family service agency. Topics such as leadership models for staff retention; leaders and relationships; developing a leadership team; staff development; mission and direction; salaries, benefits, and non-monetary rewards; accountability and outcomes; as well as developing a culture for staff retention will be covered.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Explain two strategies to align organizational mission, vision and beliefs.
2. Describe how a leader can develop a culture aimed at staff retention.
3. Identify the types of policies and procedures that will drive staff retention now and in the future.
4. State three strategies designed to value staff as the most important asset in an organization.

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

333-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE Working with Differences

Course Start Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Location:

Online D2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

This online course will help you focus on working with issues of staff diversity in child and family agencies. As child and family service agencies move toward developing staff that are responsive to the diverse needs of their clientele, as a supervisor you will need to be able to maximize staff capabilities with an eye toward retaining trained and experienced staff. Diversity in child and family services means meeting the needs of families and children being served as well as the diverse staff working with them. Working with difference means that you
will need to be self-aware, flexible, and have a desire to broaden your repertoire of responses to ever-changing situations and people coming from a wide variety of cultural contexts.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe the two categories of motivation according to Herzberg’s Motivational
Theory.
2. Name the five functions of retention-focused supervision.
3. Assess your supervisory competencies in the five functions of retention focused supervision.

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

473-21.1 | ONLINE | School of Social Work in Educational Settings

Course Start Date: Monday, January 25, 2021

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, January 25, 2021

Registration Ends: Sunday, January 24, 2021

Location:

Asynchronous, interactive, online d2l.msu.edu

Description:

This course is designed for professionals who have already obtained their MSW degree.

This interactive, online, 7-week course considers social work practice in the host setting of schools. It examines the challenges and opportunities of social work practice in educational settings by addressing the roles and functions of social workers within a complex ecological system of home/school/community. Topics are addressed from a multi-system, multi-modal approach to practice. Implications for social work practice involving prevention and intervention with a variety of client systems are examined.

Please note that text books for this course will cost approximately $100.

Prior to taking this course, please review the technology requirements at http://help.d2l.msu.edu/.

Refunds will be given less a 5% administrative fee one week before the course start date. Students who drop the course up to one week into the course will be given a refund less a 50% administrative fee. After the first week no refunds will be issued.

No in-completes will be offered.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

Available SW CECHs:

36.0

CE Faculty:

Stephene Diepstra

Credentials:
PhD, LMSW
Bio:
Stephene Diepstra, PhD, LMSW, received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan and her PhD in social work from Michigan State University. Stephene has been a practicing school social worker for nine years.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe the theoretical foundations and history of the school social work profession and service delivery.
2. Identify legal and ethical standards necessary for social work practice in school settings.
3. Explain federal and state special education laws and other legal aspects of the role of the school social worker.
4. Analyze organizational components and structural dynamics of public school agencies at local, state, and national levels, as well as identification of methods useful to analyze and influence these in order to maximize student success.
5. Integrate a broad range of experiences, personal characteristics, and background variables that influence student learning and development, including reciprocal and diverse influences of home, school, and community.
6. Illustrate skills to promote positive behavior supports for individuals and school-wide programs.
7. Integrate skills to facilitate and coordinate student access to medical, health, mental health, social services, and other community resources, and to promote collaboration among school personnel and other community agencies.
8. Practice verbal communication in terms understandable to students, parents, school staff, and agencies.

Pricing Information:

General:	649

Comments:

This course will run January 25 - March 14, 2021.

Successful completion of the course is worth 36 online CECHs. Completing this class will not lead to University credits, and no official grade is recorded by the MSU Registrar’s Office on a transcript.

474-21.1 | ONLINE | School Social Work Assessment: Integrating Psychological & Educational Testing

Course Start Date: Monday, March 8, 2021

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, March 8, 2021

Registration Ends: Sunday, March 7, 2021

Location:

Asynchronous, interactive, online course D2l.msu.edu

Description:

This course is designed for professionals who have already obtained their MSW degree.

This 7-week course delves into the integral place of assessment within the roles and functions of school social work services. Theoretical and practical knowledge about how psychological & educational testing and measurement procedures are included in problem-solving processes within schools, and are embedded within the broader context of psycho-social assessment that leads to evidence-based interventions is examined.

Please note that text books for this course will cost approximately $200.

Prior to taking this course, please review the technology requirements at http://help.d2l.msu.edu/.

Refunds will be given less a 5% administrative fee one week before the course start date. Students who drop the course up to one week into the course will be given a refund less a 50% administrative fee. After the first week no refunds will be issued.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

No in-completes will be offered.

Available SW CECHs:

36.0

CE Faculty:

Mark Nester

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Mark A. Nester, LMSW, has been a school social worker for over 30 years and teaching undergraduate and graduate students at MSU for the past seven years. He has consulted with the Michigan Department of Special Education and was working with a private K-8 school for the past four years.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1.Describe current and historical trends in theories and applications of school social work assessment practices. These include RTI, Response to Intervention and PBIS, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
Objective M: Knowledge and skills in effective written communication of the assessment and evaluation results that include educationally relevant recommendations and, where appropriate, measurable goals and anticipated outcomes from service delivery.
Objective Q : Knowledge and skills for locating, selecting, and applying empirically-supported, evidence-based prevention and intervention methods appropriate for use with individuals, groups, families, school personnel, and communities to enhance student learning , development, and school success.

2.Identify desirable psychometric qualities of tests and measures, and evaluate the relative strengths and limitations of selected measurement instruments.
Objective L: Knowledge and skills in comprehensive and systematic assessment and evaluation.
Objective T: Awareness of curriculum, teaching theories, and methodologies.

3. Recognize the appropriate uses, as well as potential abuses of various psychological and educational measurement methods and instruments in schools to avoid detrimental impact upon vulnerable and potentially oppressed populations.

4. Discuss how psychological and educational testing data may be integrated into the social worker's comprehensive assessment. Multidisciplinary collaboration is emphasized.
Objective E: Knowledge of other professional educational roles to promote successful collaboration.

5.Become familiar with some specific measurement methods used in the assessment of "Severe Emotional Impairments," "Autism Spectrum Disorder," “Physical and Health Disorders,” “Cognitive/Mental Impairments," "Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder," and "Specific Learning Disabilities" in the school setting.
Objective O: Knowledge regarding similarities and differences between clinically-based definition of psychiatric disorders and educational disabilities.

6.Discuss the legal, moral, ethical, and value-based issues involved in measurement and assessment practices in school settings, and further refine your own personal perspectives on the use of these methods in school-based decision-making.
Objective O: Knowledge regarding similarities and differences between clinically-based definition of psychiatric disorders and educational disabilities.

7.Recognize the potential uses and limitations of the Internet and other computer-based technologies in the assessment of children’s special needs.

Pricing Information:

General:	649

Comments:

This course will run from  March 8 - April 25, 2021.

Asynchronous, interactive, online course

Successful completion of the course is worth 36 online CECHs. Completing this class will not lead to University credits, and no official grade is recorded by the MSU Registrar’s Office on a transcript.

491-20 | ONLINE | School Social Work Competency Series: Refresher Course

Course Start Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Location:

non-interactive, asynchronous online

Description:

This non-interactive, asynchronous online course provides a review and update of school law issues, home-school-community assessment and intervention strategies, school social work practice skills as well as differential diagnosis and treatment of a variety of child and family-based special needs. Topics range from Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan (FBA/BIP), Crisis/Trauma Response Assessment and Interventions, Differential Diagnosis and Educational Treatment of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Updating Legal and Policy issues. You will be provided access to a secure course website that includes access to lecture materials, videos, and articles to enhance your learning. Successful acquisition of course materials will be demonstrated via online quizzes. CURRENTLY, NO CECH'S ARE BEING OFFERED FOR THIS COURSE. We have updated the content and the course is currently being piloted to ensure it meets the requirements of ASWB. If you are interested in being a pilot tester (CECHs may be awarded AFTER the pilot process is complete depending on results) stop and email swkce@msu.edu with “Refresher Course Pilot Tester” in the subject.
Completing this class will not lead to University credits, and no official grade is recorded by the MSU Registrar’s Office on a transcript.

TO ACCESS THE COURSE: Sign in to https://d2l.msu.edu
If you have questions or concerns contact us at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060. For technology assistance contact: MSU Distance Learning Services: Local: (517) 355-2345 Toll Free: (800) 500-1554 (North America and Hawaii)

Recommended for LMSW intermediate and advanced skill levels.

Course will close on December 15, 2020.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Kimberly Battjes

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Kim Battjes earned a B.S. degree in Sociology at CMU in 1992 and an MSW from MSU in 1999. She has been a social worker since 1992, mainly working with children and families. She has been a school social worker since 1999. She currently serves as the MSU school social work consultant and coordinator of temporary approval and interuniversity representative for the MSU School of Social Work non-credit School Social Work Competency Series. She recently began working at MSU’s Chance at Childhood.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify key aspects of educational laws and policies useful in advocating for oppressed students who are abused/ neglected, bullied, disabled, homeless, or sexually harassed.
2. Describe ongoing revisions to special education law (IDEA) and illustrate implications for school social work practice.
3. Perform the necessary steps to complete a mandated functional assessment of student behavior, and link these findings with a behavior intervention plan for a student exhibiting significant social, emotional and behavioral problems.
4. Articulate how to apply discipline and behavior management strategies to school-wide settings in order to avert potentially inappropriate, biased and discriminatory practices.
5. Apply research-based issues necessary for the assessment and potential special education diagnosis of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or emotional impairment.
6. Review and evaluate the evidence-base of various educational intervention strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or emotional impairment and draw implications for school social work practice.

Pricing Information:

General:	169

Comments:

TO ACCESS THE COURSE: Sign in to https://d2l.msu.edu using the information you created to purchase this course. If you have questions or concerns contact us at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060. For technology assistance contact: MSU Distance Learning Services: Local: (517) 355-2345 Toll Free: (800) 500-1554 (North America and Hawaii)

475-21.1 | ONLINE | School Social Work Intervention: Children with Special Needs

Course Start Date: Monday, January 11, 2021

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, January 11, 2021

Registration Ends: Sunday, January 10, 2021

Location:

Asynchronous, interactive, online course. D2L.msu.edu

Description:

This course is designed for professionals who have already obtained their MSW degree.

This interactive, online, 7-week course delves into the integral place of assessment within the roles and functions of school social work services. Theoretical and practical knowledge about how psychological & educational testing and measurement procedures are included in problem-solving processes within schools, and are embedded within the broader context of psycho-social assessment that leads to evidence-based interventions is examined.

Please note that text books for this course will cost approximately $200.

Prior to taking this course, please review the technology requirements at http://help.d2l.msu.edu/.

Refunds will be given less a 5% administrative fee one week before the course start date. Students who drop the course up to one week into the course will be given a refund less a 50% administrative fee. After the first week no refunds will be issued.

No incompletes will be offered.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

Available SW CECHs:

36.0

CE Faculty:

Kimberly Battjes

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Kim Battjes earned a B.S. degree in Sociology at CMU in 1992 and an MSW from MSU in 1999. She has been a social worker since 1992, mainly working with children and families. She has been a school social worker since 1999. She currently serves as the MSU school social work consultant and coordinator of temporary approval and interuniversity representative for the MSU School of Social Work non-credit School Social Work Competency Series. She recently began working at MSU’s Chance at Childhood.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. To have knowledge of other professional educational roles to promote successful collaboration.
2. To develop an understanding of the current use trend in school-based interventions.
3. To have knowledge and skills for identifying factors that enhance strengths, resilience, and protection from adversity and that diminish educational and developmental risks.
4. To have knowledge and skills to provide crisis prevention, planning, and interventions services, and the impact of trauma on development, learning, and school performance.
5. To have knowledge and skills in development of behavior intervention plans collaboratively with family members, educational staff, and outside resources, personnel, and agencies.
6. To have knowledge and skills in mediation, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving models.
7. To have knowledge of normative expectations for infant, child, adolescent, and young adult emotional, behavioral, social, cultural, communicative, cognitive, learning, and physical development.
8. To have knowledge and skills to evaluate effectiveness of programs and services and modify these based upon individual student needs.
9. To have knowledge and skills for locating, selecting, and applying empirically-supported, evidence-based prevention and intervention methods appropriate for use with individuals, groups, families, school personnel, and communities to enhance student learning, development, and school success.
10. To develop an understanding of the history and current trends within the professional literature relevant to the treatment of "special needs" in children, with implications for school social work practice.
11. To develop an understanding of the various definitions of "special needs" in children relative to child development, contextual influences, educational laws, policies, and programs as well as according to clinical classification systems.

Pricing Information:

General:	649

Comments:

This course will run January 11 - February 28, 2021.

Asynchronous, interactive, online course.

Successful completion of the course is worth 36 online CECHs. Completing this class will not lead to University credits, and no official grade is recorded by the MSU Registrar’s Office on a transcript.

302-20 | ONLINE | The Reign of Pain (Part 1): Emerging Concepts in the Role of the Brain in the Construction of Pain

Course Start Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Location:

Online d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Not all injuries cause pain, and not all pain is due to injuries. An explosion of brain research demonstrates that all pain is constructed by the brain as a danger/alarm function. It is imperative to distinguish pain caused by structural disorders from pain caused by neural pathways in the brain. Appropriate treatment of pain is guided by this distinction with the goal of resolution of pain for individuals with neural pathway-induced pain.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill level.
Clinical and Macro Practice
*Meets Pain Management criteria

This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Howard Schubiner

Credentials:
MD
Bio:
Howard Schubiner, MD, is an internist and director of the Mind Body Medicine Center at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. He is also a clinical professor at Michigan State University College of Medicine. He has authored more than 100 publications in scientific journals and books and lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Schubiner has consulted for the American Medical Association, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Mental Health. He is a senior teacher of mindfulness meditation. His books include Unlearn Your Pain and Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression, and recently published Hidden From View.(Updated 2/2018)

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe the role of the brain in producing pain.
2. Describe which pain disorders are likely to be caused by neural pathways.
3. Describe how to differentiate structural from non-structural pain.

Pricing Information:

General:	39
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	29
Retiree:	19
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
Student:	5

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

303-20 | ONLINE | The Reign of Pain (Part 2): Interventions to Reverse Non-structural Chronic Pain

Course Start Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Location:

Online d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Appropriate interventions for chronic pain vary depending on the source of the pain. Reversal of neural pathway-induced pain is possible, and specific interventions targeted for this condition will be described. These include education about the nature of pain, exercises to retrain pain pathways, and emotional processing techniques.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill level.
Clinical and Macro Practice
*Meets Pain Management criteria

This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Howard Schubiner

Credentials:
MD
Bio:
Howard Schubiner, MD, is an internist and director of the Mind Body Medicine Center at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. He is also a clinical professor at Michigan State University College of Medicine. He has authored more than 100 publications in scientific journals and books and lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Schubiner has consulted for the American Medical Association, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Mental Health. He is a senior teacher of mindfulness meditation. His books include Unlearn Your Pain and Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression, and recently published Hidden From View.(Updated 2/2018)

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe appropriate goals for structural and non-structural pain.
2. Educate individuals about the nature of non-structural pain.
3. Provide cognitive, behavioral and emotional processing interventions for individuals with neural pathway induced pain.

Pricing Information:

General:	39
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	29
Retiree:	19
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
Student:	5

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

Topics of Interest:

Topics of Interest

Advocacy

524-20 | Systems of Power & Privilege: Social Work’s Greatest Internal Challenge

Course Date(s):

Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, July 16, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Social work is the helping profession. And as a profession, social workers are a privileged group – being predominantly white and holding higher educational degrees. The social work system holds a significant amount of power and control over individual’s lives and unexamined privilege can present as a barrier to the pursuit of social justice and equity. This session explores the systems of power and privilege embedded in the social work system and identifies how social workers can push against the systems in which they benefit.

Intermediate skill level.

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

James Bell III

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
James Bell III has developed a practice trajectory in health disparities and inequities, emphasizing the policy context and health outcomes of African Americans. James Bell III, DSW-C, MSW is a State Assistant Administrator within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Review the history of social work and social work education in relation to perpetuating oppression.
2. Determine actions one can take at the individual, interpersonal and institutional levels to bring awareness to privilege and oppression.
3. Identify tools for self-awareness of one’s own identity, privilege, and role in challenging oppression.

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

107-20 | Anti-Racism and Social Work Practice Book Study: I’m still here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

Course Date(s):

Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, July 10, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This facilitated book study will focus on anti-racist concepts described in popular literature and their direct application to social work practice. This course will define core concepts necessary for equitable social work practice. Participants will identify the principles and values outlined in the social work code of ethics using an equity lens. Methods for dialogue will be modeled using text from the assigned book for the co-creation of anti-racist strategies and their direct application to macro and clinical practice. Each session will highlight a different book, participants should come to the session having read the book.

December 18, 2020 1pm-4pm, 2020: I’m still here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

*Meets Ethics criteria

Intermediate skill level

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify principles and values in the social work code of ethics that apply to anti-racist social work practices.
2. Identify core concepts necessary for equitable social work practice e.g. equity, oppression, systemic racism.
3. Apply the reading of anti-racism texts to the values and principles committed to in the social work code of ethics.
4. Create tangible actions that support the alignment of social work practice and anti-racist values.

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

222-20 | Beyond “No Means No”: Teaching Families About Body Safety and Consent

Course Date(s):

Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 40 (FULL)

This course is full and cannot accept any more registrants.

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, July 27, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

It is never too early to teach children and teens about body safety and consent as a tool to prevent sexual abuse/assault. This training will teach you techniques to talk to families about body safety (appropriate and inappropriate touching, names for body parts, boundaries). Content will include videos, songs, and resources to implement right away. Sexual abuse is prevalent with 1 in 10 children experiencing sexual abuse before the age of 18. Let’s work together to reduce this number. Normal sexual development will also be discussed. This training will utilize exercises, small and large group discussions, and visual displays.

Beginning skill level.

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Amanda Dubey-Zerka

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Amanda Dubey-Zerka, LMSW received her Master's Degree from Michigan State University in 2006. Amanda is an Instructor for MSU School of Social Work and co-owns Wise Willow Counseling & Consulting in East Lansing, MI. Amanda is Nationally Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT – PTSD), and has over 14 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who have survived trauma. Amanda is a Master Trainer for the Michigan ACE Initiative and regularly provides trainings on the impact of trauma and ACEs.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe ways to teach children/caregivers about appropriate and inappropriate touch.
2. Describe ways to teach children/caregivers about boundaries, safety, and consent.
3. Define normal sexual development.

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.
this course has reached or exceeded its capacity.

106-20 | Anti-Racism and Social Work Practice Book Study: Why are all the Black Kids sitting together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum

Course Date(s):

Monday, November 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 25 (FULL)

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, July 10, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This facilitated book study will focus on anti-racist concepts described in popular literature and their direct application to social work practice. This course will define core concepts necessary for equitable social work practice. Participants will identify the principles and values outlined in the social work code of ethics using an equity lens. Methods for dialogue will be modeled using text from the assigned book for the co-creation of anti-racist strategies and their direct application to macro and clinical practice. Each session will highlight a different book, participants should come to the session having read the book.

November 23, 2020 1pm-4pm: Why are all the Black Kids sitting together in the Cafeteria- Beverly Daniel Tatum

*Meets Ethics criteria

Intermediate skill level

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

Registration for this course is Closed.

Aging

4458 | Older Adults and Grief and Loss Experiences

Course Date(s):

Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Early Registration Ends: Friday, March 6, 2020

Registration Starts: Saturday, March 7, 2020

Registration Ends: Monday, March 9, 2020

Location:

Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

Description:

Older adults are likely to have an accumulation of losses which may impact the way that grief and mourning are expressed. This may manifest in symptoms which can masquerade as other health issues. Resources and resilience may be a factor. Cultural, gender and anticipatory grief preceding a death also has influence. Some of the issues that impact how grief is experienced by older adults will be discussed.

Recommended for LMSW beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels.

Clinical and Macro Practice

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Susan Sefansky

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Susan Sefansky, LMSW, ACSW, has been a social worker at University of Michigan hospitals since 1985. Her experience with death and dying includes work in the pediatric intensive care unit, pain clinic, and geriatric home care. Since 2009, Susan has been coordinator of the Office of Decedent Affairs, where she has developed expertise in discussing death and a comfort level around the deceased. She assists families during traumatic times, and interfaces regularly with the medico-legal system especially in her role as social work program manager at the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office. She has presented nationally on this topic.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify issues for older adults leading up to a death.
2. Describe how culture, family norms, gender may influence the grief process.
3. Identify at least one way that grief manifests in older adults.
4. Name interventions that might be helpful to older adults experiencing grief.

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	59	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	59	39
Retiree:	59	35
Student:	59	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	59	10

Comments:

Register by March 6, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

508-20 | The Healing Hand: Being Present for the Dying and the Living

Course Date(s):

Monday, July 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on July 13, 2020 beginning at 12:00PM-2:15PM.

This course offers a way to be at ease in facilitating the end-of-life process and connection with the dying patient and their family. Techniques to prepare yourself before entering a hospital room or home (or alternative during the time of COVID-19) will be taught along with how to evaluate family dynamics. Discussions to facilitate healing and the language to use in those discussions will be taught so that there can be a positive outcome in family relationships even in the face of death and loss.

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Sue Knight Deutsch

Credentials:
Author
Bio:
Originally trained as a psychiatric social worker in Barnet College, London, England, Sue Deutsch was invested into the Cantors Assembly and commissioned as Hazzan-Minister at JTS in New York. She received her CPE training through Mission Hospital and Vitas Hospice while serving as the spiritual leader and chaplain of an assisted living facility in Orange County, California, for sixteen years. With all her training it was the experience of losing her husband to cancer in mid-life that deepened her calling. She published a book, became a Certified Coach Practitioner through the Cantors Assembly and ICF, and in addition to private clients, travels to teach workshops and speak about facing mortality and overcoming loss, as outlined in her book, The Healing Hand: 5 discussions to have with the dying who are living.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Prepare yourself to enter a hospital room/talk to a family remotely.
2. Assess the needs of patient and family.
3. Introduce discussions to have with the terminally ill.
4. Determine appropriate language to use and questions to ask.

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	43
Student:	15
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on July 13, 2020 beginning at 12:00PM-2:15PM.

Registration for this course is Closed.

Child Welfare In-Service Trainings

604-20 | TBD: Understanding Secondary Trauma and the Importance of Professional Self-care

Course Date(s):

Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 45 (FULL)

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Thursday, December 12, 2019

Early Registration Ends: Thursday, June 11, 2020

Registration Starts: Friday, June 12, 2020

Registration Ends: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Location:

The MTG Space 4039 Legacy Parkway Lansing, MI 48911

Description:

This training teaches professionals to understand the signs of secondary traumatic stress exposure in the workplace and the conditions that may expose them to secondary traumatic stress. It allows participants space to assess their own exposure to workplace stress that may impact mental health, wellness, and self-car e practices. Participants will identify supports and resources to improve their holistic wellness as well as utilize self-assessment tools for reflection. Practicing mindfulness-based exercises, this training will increase participants’ awareness of stress management practices. Mindfulness for stress reduction will be explored as a tool to cultivate the helping professional’s self-awareness and peace. This training will utilize exercises, small and large group discussions, and visual displays.

Beginning skill level.

Target audience: Foster Care Workers, Adoption Workers, Family Preservation Workers

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Stephanie McCann

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Stephanie McCann has worked in the field of social work since 2007 and child welfare since 2009. In her current position, Ms. McCann works for the Michigan State University School of Social Work as Academic Recruitment Specialist and Faculty member. She has worked in foster care as a case manager, therapist, supervisor, and program manager within private agency and public settings. Her interests include trauma informed parenting, mindfulness and meditation practices, trauma sensitive yoga, child welfare recruitment practices, and all things Michigan State University.

Objectives:

As a result of this training, you will be prepared to:
• Describe key trauma definitions.
• Recognize and assess levels of trauma exposure in the workplace.
• Identify supports to help manage any experienced secondary traumatic stress, including the use of mindfulness-based self-care for STS management.

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	99	79
MSU Alumni:	99	69
Retiree:	99	65
Student:	99	29
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	99	15
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0	0
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0	0

Comments:

Register by June 12, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase to $99 for all categories after this date. 

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.

228-20 | Working within Michigan’s Family Division Court System

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

In this webinar, you will be given an overview of the Michigan Family Division court system, including structure and jurisdiction within the Family Division, Family Division Referees, the Friend of the Court, and specialty courts. To help child welfare professionals understand the legal perspective involved in their work, this webinar will describe the training and ethical obligations of lawyers and judges, as well as discussion on how to work cooperatively to better serve clients. The nature of our court system and how this may impact decision making will also be described.

Beginning and Intermediate skill levels.

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Joseph Kozakiewicz

Credentials:
JD, LMSW
Bio:
Joseph Kozakiewicz is an aspiring minimalist. He earned bachelor’s and law degrees from Columbia University in 1985 and 1988, and an MSW from Grand Valley State University in 2000. Mr. Kozakiewicz worked for Ottawa County’s Family Court first as a Circuit Court Referee and then as Director of the Friend of the Court before he became Director of the MSU Chance at Childhood Program in 2003.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Differentiate between the social worker’s and the lawyer’s ethical obligations toward clients.
2. Understand the organizational structure, and different components of Michigan’s family division. court system.
3. Propose how lawyers and social workers can cooperate to better serve their common clients.

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

229-20 | Having the Tough Conversations About Race with Your Clients

Course Date(s):

Monday, December 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This training is proposed to assist and guide child welfare staff in having the challenging discussions about race and current events, with their clients. The training, itself, may cause discomfort for participants due to the nature of the discussion; however, it will be provided in a safe environment.

Intermediate skill level.

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Stacey Goodson

Credentials:
MS
Bio:
Stacey Goodson, BA, attended Grand Valley State University and has worked in child welfare (foster care, adoption, licensing, and administration) as well as education administration. She and her husband have also adopted three teenagers from foster care and are in the process of adopting their fourth. Stacey works with teenagers as a high school coach of multiple sports and loves having teenagers around. Stacey believes that teenagers are able to be successful when they are given the opportunity to be the best versions of themselves. She is passionate about teaching and sharing her experiences with child welfare staff and foster parents that are in the lives of teenagers. (Updated 11.9.2017)

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Establish a safe environment to have a challenging discussion about race and current events with child welfare clients.
2. Acknowledge the difficulty surrounding conversations about race and race relations.
3. Increase self-awareness of implicit biases.
4. Identify tangible ways to have the discussions about race and current events with child welfare clients.

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

230-20 | Trauma and Substance Use: Towards a Trauma-Informed Recovery Model for Substance Use Disorders

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This webinar will utilize research and clinical experience/expertise to outline the importance of a trauma-informed recovery model of care for substance use disorders. You will gain an understanding of the importance of assessing and treating these disorders with an integrated approach.

Intermediate skill level.

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Amelia Siders

Credentials:
Ph.D., LP
Bio:
Amelia Siders, Ph.D., LP, serves as the Clinical Director for the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She received a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Amelia specializes in assessment, treatment, and advocacy for children, adolescents, and adults with emotional, behavioral, trauma, and substance use disorders.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of substance use disorders in the context of a trauma-informed recovery model.
2. Identify several trauma-informed approaches to treating substance use disorders.
3. Identify the importance of implementing an integrated treatment approach to trauma and substance use disorders.

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

200-21 | Using an Equity Framework in Child Welfare

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This webinar will outline strategies in using equity as a framework in child welfare. Using an equity framework leads to just outcomes in which everyone has access to opportunities. This beginner workshop will build a shared vocabulary, introduce action steps, and use a case study to move participants through a framework for “doing’ equity work.

Beginning skill level.

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify the differences between equality and equity.
2. Recognize the four levels of oppression and change
3. Label four (4) action steps in an equity framework.

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

203-21 | Building Your Village: The Importance of Foster Parent Support - Part I

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Foster parents have one of the most stressful roles in the child welfare system. Though we know this to be true, we don’t often talk about what promotes foster parent resilience within their challenging role. This two-part webinar will focus on the role of social support in reducing the impact of stress on foster parents. The first session will include information on common sources of stress in fostering, and the role of social support in promoting foster parent resilience. We will discuss the various types of social support and how they each meet unique support needs for foster parents. The second session will focus on application of ideas learned in the first session. Participants will complete a guided self-assessment of their own support networks, which will include examples of each type of support and space to consider how each is fulfilled (or lacking) in their own lives. Participants will complete the two-part series with increased understanding of social support as a key component of fostering, and increased awareness of their own support systems’ strengths and gaps.

Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate

Target Audience: Foster Families, Adoptive Familes, Kin Families

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Liz Sharda

Credentials:
LMSW, PhD candidate
Bio:
Liz has worked for over ten years in the child welfare field, and has also been a foster parent for nine years. Liz's experiences include residential treatment, foster care, trauma treatment, and training professionals and parents (foster, adoptive, and biological) on the impact of child trauma. Liz is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Hope College and is currently pursuing a PhD at Michigan State University. (updated 10/11/17)

Objectives:

As a result of this workshop, participants will be prepared to:
1. Name at least three common stressors of foster parenting.
2. Name four types of social support.
3. Identify at least one source (or potential source) for each type of support in their own lives.

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

204-21 | Building Your Village: The Importance of Foster Parent Support - Part II

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Liz Sharda

Credentials:
LMSW, PhD candidate
Bio:
Liz has worked for over ten years in the child welfare field, and has also been a foster parent for nine years. Liz's experiences include residential treatment, foster care, trauma treatment, and training professionals and parents (foster, adoptive, and biological) on the impact of child trauma. Liz is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Hope College and is currently pursuing a PhD at Michigan State University. (updated 10/11/17)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

202-21 | Applying Our Understanding of Social Identities in the Workplace

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Social identity is a person’s sense of who they are based on their group membership(s) (e.g., social class and family status). Groups give us a sense of social identity; a sense of belonging to the social world. This webinar will focus on how understanding our own social identities and the social identities of others contribute to a thriving, more connected work environment.

Beginning skill level.

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify and reflect on your own social identifies.
2. Describe how social identities impact us in different social contexts.
3. Recognize how our own social identities and the social identities of others contributes to a work environment.

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

201-21 | Applying Our Understanding of Social Identities in the Workplace

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

3 / 40

Seats for this course are filling up!
Sign up today!

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

234-20 | Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma & Caring for Yourself, Part II

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This workshop will provide participants with a foundational understanding of trauma’s pervasive impact on the developing child as well as offer parenting skill tips grounded in our understanding of the neuropsychological impacts of trauma. Participants will develop a trauma-informed parenting lens as they learn trauma-sensitive approaches to difficult behaviors. The follow-up session will focus specifically on caregivers and the personal impacts of caring for children who have experienced trauma. In this session, participants will identify their own personal needs as they care for traumatized children and have an opportunity to develop their own care plan to address the challenges of their role.

Skill level: Intermediate

Target Audience: Foster Families, Adoptive Familes, Kin Families

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Nola Carew

Credentials:
LMSW, PhD
Bio:
Associate Professor of Social Work, Program Director, Cornerstone University Clinical Instructor, Michigan State University

Objectives:

As a result of this workshop, participants will be prepared to:
1. Session I: Participants will develop knowledge of trauma’s impact on the developing child
2. Session I: Participants will be able to identify elements of trauma-informed parenting skills
3. Session II: Participants will develop knowledge of personal impacts of parenting children who have experienced trauma
4. Session II: Participants will be able to evaluate the efficacy of tools and resources to manage the personal impacts of caring for traumatized children

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.

Children & Families

228-20 | Working within Michigan’s Family Division Court System

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Joseph Kozakiewicz

Credentials:
JD, LMSW
Bio:
Joseph Kozakiewicz is an aspiring minimalist. He earned bachelor’s and law degrees from Columbia University in 1985 and 1988, and an MSW from Grand Valley State University in 2000. Mr. Kozakiewicz worked for Ottawa County’s Family Court first as a Circuit Court Referee and then as Director of the Friend of the Court before he became Director of the MSU Chance at Childhood Program in 2003.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

223-20 | Human Trafficking for Child Welfare Professionals

Course Date(s):

Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 40 (FULL)

This course is full and cannot accept any more registrants.

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Human trafficking involves exploiting an individual to obtain labor or services, often through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. In this webinar, you will learn precisely what human trafficking is (and what it is not) and how to identify it. In particular, you will learn how human trafficking impacts youth as well as specific considerations when working with minors who have experienced exploitation. The discussion will include how to assess for human trafficking (including warning signs), MDHHS policies and procedures regarding child victims of human trafficking, and specific Michigan laws related to trafficking of minors. This webinar will utilize visual displays, incorporate participant feedback, and allow time for questions and answers.

Beginner and Intermediate skill levels.

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Danielle Kalil

Credentials:
JD
Bio:
Danielle Kalil is a Clinical Teaching Fellow in the Human Trafficking Clinic, where she provides free civil legal services to domestic and foreign survivors of sex and labor trafficking. She oversees cases in a variety of legal areas, including immigration, criminal set asides, victim witness advocacy, family law, and public benefits. She regularly trains attorneys, law enforcement, government officials, and social service providers around the state on human trafficking. Professor Kalil earned her JD from the University of Michigan Law School, where she served as a student attorney in the Human Trafficking Clinic for three semesters.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Define human trafficking and deconstruct myths regarding human trafficking.
2. Assess for human trafficking and better understand risk factors for youth.
3. Identify Michigan laws as well as DHHS policy and procedures related to child victims of trafficking.

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.
this course has reached or exceeded its capacity.

203-21 | Building Your Village: The Importance of Foster Parent Support - Part I

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Liz Sharda

Credentials:
LMSW, PhD candidate
Bio:
Liz has worked for over ten years in the child welfare field, and has also been a foster parent for nine years. Liz's experiences include residential treatment, foster care, trauma treatment, and training professionals and parents (foster, adoptive, and biological) on the impact of child trauma. Liz is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Hope College and is currently pursuing a PhD at Michigan State University. (updated 10/11/17)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

204-21 | Building Your Village: The Importance of Foster Parent Support - Part II

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Liz Sharda

Credentials:
LMSW, PhD candidate
Bio:
Liz has worked for over ten years in the child welfare field, and has also been a foster parent for nine years. Liz's experiences include residential treatment, foster care, trauma treatment, and training professionals and parents (foster, adoptive, and biological) on the impact of child trauma. Liz is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Hope College and is currently pursuing a PhD at Michigan State University. (updated 10/11/17)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

222-20 | Beyond “No Means No”: Teaching Families About Body Safety and Consent

Course Date(s):

Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 40 (FULL)

This course is full and cannot accept any more registrants.

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, July 27, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Amanda Dubey-Zerka

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Amanda Dubey-Zerka, LMSW received her Master's Degree from Michigan State University in 2006. Amanda is an Instructor for MSU School of Social Work and co-owns Wise Willow Counseling & Consulting in East Lansing, MI. Amanda is Nationally Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT – PTSD), and has over 14 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who have survived trauma. Amanda is a Master Trainer for the Michigan ACE Initiative and regularly provides trainings on the impact of trauma and ACEs.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.
this course has reached or exceeded its capacity.

234-20 | Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma & Caring for Yourself, Part II

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Nola Carew

Credentials:
LMSW, PhD
Bio:
Associate Professor of Social Work, Program Director, Cornerstone University Clinical Instructor, Michigan State University

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.

Clinical Programs

303-20 | ONLINE | The Reign of Pain (Part 2): Interventions to Reverse Non-structural Chronic Pain

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Online d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Howard Schubiner

Credentials:
MD
Bio:
Howard Schubiner, MD, is an internist and director of the Mind Body Medicine Center at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. He is also a clinical professor at Michigan State University College of Medicine. He has authored more than 100 publications in scientific journals and books and lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Schubiner has consulted for the American Medical Association, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Mental Health. He is a senior teacher of mindfulness meditation. His books include Unlearn Your Pain and Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression, and recently published Hidden From View.(Updated 2/2018)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	39
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	29
Retiree:	19
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
Student:	5

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

4458 | Older Adults and Grief and Loss Experiences

Course Date(s):

Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Early Registration Ends: Friday, March 6, 2020

Registration Starts: Saturday, March 7, 2020

Registration Ends: Monday, March 9, 2020

Location:

Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Susan Sefansky

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Susan Sefansky, LMSW, ACSW, has been a social worker at University of Michigan hospitals since 1985. Her experience with death and dying includes work in the pediatric intensive care unit, pain clinic, and geriatric home care. Since 2009, Susan has been coordinator of the Office of Decedent Affairs, where she has developed expertise in discussing death and a comfort level around the deceased. She assists families during traumatic times, and interfaces regularly with the medico-legal system especially in her role as social work program manager at the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office. She has presented nationally on this topic.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	59	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	59	39
Retiree:	59	35
Student:	59	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	59	10

Comments:

Register by March 6, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

4457 | Understanding Trauma

Course Date(s):

Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Early Registration Ends: Friday, March 6, 2020

Registration Starts: Saturday, March 7, 2020

Registration Ends: Monday, March 9, 2020

Location:

VisTaTech Center, Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152

Description:

Social workers and other helping professionals inevitably encounter individuals who have experienced trauma. A foundational understanding of the nature of trauma and its impact provides the groundwork for developing the ability to effectively serve people who have experienced trauma. In this workshop, you will explore the general nature and impact of trauma across the lifespan. You will learn the elements of trauma-informed care at the individual, family, organizational, and community levels.

Recommended for interdisciplinary professionals beginning skill level.

*Trauma Certificate Level 1 Core Course

Clinical and Macro Practice
SCECHs and MCOLES

Available SW CECHs:

6.0

CE Faculty:

Jessica Martin

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Jessica Martin is a Police Sergeant, with over 12 years of experience as a road patrol officer serving the needs of the MSU community. Jessica Smith obtained a Master's of Social Work degree from MSU in 2012, and is actively involved with community groups that serve populations who've experienced trauma. She is on the Steering Committee for the Tri-County Crisis Intervention Team, which trains police officers to respond to persons experiencing mental health crisis with the goal of improving outcomes in these types of situations.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Define traumatic stress and trauma.
2. Explore reactions to traumatic experiences.
3. Identify the impact of trauma across the lifespan.
4. Identify cultural considerations that impact understanding of trauma.
5. Describe the elements of trauma informed intervention at the individual, family, organizational and community level.

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	159	139
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	159	129
Retiree:	159	119
Student:	159	99
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	159	30

Comments:

Register by March 5, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

502-20 | Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Clients: Current Issues and Interventions

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Early Registration Ends: Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Registration Starts: Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Location:

Zoom, Synchronous, live webinar.

Description:

Without training in affirmative practice, mental health providers are at risk of causing harm to their transgender and gender non-conforming clients. Attending this workshop will allow therapists to explore personal bias, develop awareness of the skills and attributes to create a welcoming practice, and learn affirming language and terms. Critical issues for gender minorities such as the adverse impact of conversion therapy, the diagnosis and treatment of gender dysphoria and specific concerns for both adults and children younger than 13 will be examined. Participants will leave understanding the gender transition process including social, legal, and medical aspects.

Recommended for LMSW beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels.

Clinical Practice

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Susan Radzilowski

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Susan Radzilowski received her MSW from The University of Michigan where she majored in Interpersonal Practice. Ms. Radzilowski is fully licensed in both clinical and macro practice and is also fully approved as a School Social Worker. She has over 25 years experience as a School Social Worker and currently works in a clinic for child and adolescent gender services. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and has earned the NASW Certificate in Gender Identity and Clinical Concerns and the Certificate in Core Supervision. She is a member of the Michigan NASW Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC) for nine years and was appointed Chair of the CEC in 2018. Radzilowski is also a member of Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health and is an endorsed Infant Family Specialist. Ms. Radzilowski was a founding Co-Chair of the SE Michigan chapter of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Education Network). She also served GLSEN at the national level on the National Advisory Council. Radzilowski has developed and delivered training materials, ethics articles, educational workshops and a university mini-course on support strategies for transgender and gender non-conforming youth in the context of their families, schools, and communities. (updated 5/19)

Objectives:

As a result of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Communicate the complexities that transgender clients face daily including physical, mental, and social discomfort and how to address these in clinical practice.
2. Develop a deep comprehension of the ways that a client’s own identity can create a trusting, effective relationship, and how their identity can negatively affect the clinical relationship.
3. Apply concepts of affirmative clinical practice with gender diverse clients.
4. Name various gender diverse identities and understand the ways that intersecting identities create further challenges in daily life.
5. Assess their current clinical practice to determine how affirmative their practice is for gender diverse clients.
6. Identify clinical intervention strategies relevant throughout the life span

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	59	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49	49
Retiree:	39	39
Student:	10	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10	10

Comments:

Register by May 5, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

999-20 | COVID-19 Outstanding Payments

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, June 18, 2020

Location:

East Lansing, MI

Description:

This faux-course has been created as a way to accept outstanding payments while MSU CE Staff are working remotely and unable to recieve payments by mail or over the phone.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

NA / TBA

Objectives:

N/A

Pricing Information:

SSW Comptetency Series 1 Course:	500
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	95
General:	500

Comments:

Thank you!

222-20 | Beyond “No Means No”: Teaching Families About Body Safety and Consent

Course Date(s):

Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 40 (FULL)

This course is full and cannot accept any more registrants.

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, July 27, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Amanda Dubey-Zerka

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Amanda Dubey-Zerka, LMSW received her Master's Degree from Michigan State University in 2006. Amanda is an Instructor for MSU School of Social Work and co-owns Wise Willow Counseling & Consulting in East Lansing, MI. Amanda is Nationally Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT – PTSD), and has over 14 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who have survived trauma. Amanda is a Master Trainer for the Michigan ACE Initiative and regularly provides trainings on the impact of trauma and ACEs.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.
this course has reached or exceeded its capacity.

School Social Work Competency Series

491-20 | ONLINE | School Social Work Competency Series: Refresher Course

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

non-interactive, asynchronous online

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Kimberly Battjes

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Kim Battjes earned a B.S. degree in Sociology at CMU in 1992 and an MSW from MSU in 1999. She has been a social worker since 1992, mainly working with children and families. She has been a school social worker since 1999. She currently serves as the MSU school social work consultant and coordinator of temporary approval and interuniversity representative for the MSU School of Social Work non-credit School Social Work Competency Series. She recently began working at MSU’s Chance at Childhood.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	169

Comments:

TO ACCESS THE COURSE: Sign in to https://d2l.msu.edu using the information you created to purchase this course. If you have questions or concerns contact us at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060. For technology assistance contact: MSU Distance Learning Services: Local: (517) 355-2345 Toll Free: (800) 500-1554 (North America and Hawaii)

474-21.1 | ONLINE | School Social Work Assessment: Integrating Psychological & Educational Testing

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Asynchronous, interactive, online course D2l.msu.edu

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

36.0

CE Faculty:

Mark Nester

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Mark A. Nester, LMSW, has been a school social worker for over 30 years and teaching undergraduate and graduate students at MSU for the past seven years. He has consulted with the Michigan Department of Special Education and was working with a private K-8 school for the past four years.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	649

Comments:

This course will run from  March 8 - April 25, 2021.

Asynchronous, interactive, online course

Successful completion of the course is worth 36 online CECHs. Completing this class will not lead to University credits, and no official grade is recorded by the MSU Registrar’s Office on a transcript.

475-21.1 | ONLINE | School Social Work Intervention: Children with Special Needs

Course Date(s):

Monday, January 11, 2021 at

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Asynchronous, interactive, online course. D2L.msu.edu

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

36.0

CE Faculty:

Kimberly Battjes

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Kim Battjes earned a B.S. degree in Sociology at CMU in 1992 and an MSW from MSU in 1999. She has been a social worker since 1992, mainly working with children and families. She has been a school social worker since 1999. She currently serves as the MSU school social work consultant and coordinator of temporary approval and interuniversity representative for the MSU School of Social Work non-credit School Social Work Competency Series. She recently began working at MSU’s Chance at Childhood.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	649

Comments:

This course will run January 11 - February 28, 2021.

Asynchronous, interactive, online course.

Successful completion of the course is worth 36 online CECHs. Completing this class will not lead to University credits, and no official grade is recorded by the MSU Registrar’s Office on a transcript.

473-21.1 | ONLINE | School of Social Work in Educational Settings

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Asynchronous, interactive, online d2l.msu.edu

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

36.0

CE Faculty:

Stephene Diepstra

Credentials:
PhD, LMSW
Bio:
Stephene Diepstra, PhD, LMSW, received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan and her PhD in social work from Michigan State University. Stephene has been a practicing school social worker for nine years.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	649

Comments:

This course will run January 25 - March 14, 2021.

Successful completion of the course is worth 36 online CECHs. Completing this class will not lead to University credits, and no official grade is recorded by the MSU Registrar’s Office on a transcript.

Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate

332-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE Recruiting and Selecting the Right Staff

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Online D2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

333-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE Working with Differences

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Online D2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

375-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE The Role of Leaders

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

301-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE Communication Skills in Supervision

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Online d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

300-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE The Practice of Retention-focused Supervision

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Online - www.d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will be close on December 15, 2020.

331-20 | ONLINE | ONLINE: SUPERVISION CERTIFICATE The First Six Months

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Online D2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Rosemary Jackson

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Rosemary Jackson is a clinical instructor, child welfare and adoption specialist and coordinates the Adoption Certificate and Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate programs for MSU School of Social Work. She has over 35 years of experience in adoption in the state of Michigan.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	45
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10
Student:	10

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

Webinars

502-20 | Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Clients: Current Issues and Interventions

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Early Registration Ends: Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Registration Starts: Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Location:

Zoom, Synchronous, live webinar.

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Susan Radzilowski

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Susan Radzilowski received her MSW from The University of Michigan where she majored in Interpersonal Practice. Ms. Radzilowski is fully licensed in both clinical and macro practice and is also fully approved as a School Social Worker. She has over 25 years experience as a School Social Worker and currently works in a clinic for child and adolescent gender services. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and has earned the NASW Certificate in Gender Identity and Clinical Concerns and the Certificate in Core Supervision. She is a member of the Michigan NASW Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC) for nine years and was appointed Chair of the CEC in 2018. Radzilowski is also a member of Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health and is an endorsed Infant Family Specialist. Ms. Radzilowski was a founding Co-Chair of the SE Michigan chapter of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Education Network). She also served GLSEN at the national level on the National Advisory Council. Radzilowski has developed and delivered training materials, ethics articles, educational workshops and a university mini-course on support strategies for transgender and gender non-conforming youth in the context of their families, schools, and communities. (updated 5/19)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	59	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49	49
Retiree:	39	39
Student:	10	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10	10

Comments:

Register by May 5, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

515-20 | Legal and Ethical Issues with Informed Consent and Telehealth

Course Date(s):

Friday, December 11, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, June 26, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This course is a live webinar occurring on December 11, 2020 and beginning at 9:00AM - 12:15PM.

This workshop provides an overview of some of the legal and ethical considerations for Social workers regarding informed consent in general. The overview will be followed by a discussion of Telehealth and Informed Consent utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics (2017) and keeping in mind federal and state laws. In addition, we will review an Informed Cosent Form and a Telehealth Informed Cosent form as an addendum to general informed consent. Please bring your questions.

Skill level: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Ellen Craine

Credentials:
JD, LMSW, ACSW, INHC
Bio:
Ellen is in private practice as a social work therapist and ethics consultant. She opened Craine Counseling and Consulting Group in 2019. She has been in a licensed social worker in the State of Michigan since 1993. In addition to teaching CEU regularly for EMU and MI-NASW, she is a part-time lecturer in the EMU School of Social Work. Ellen is a current MI-NASW Board Member and served on the MI-NASW Ethics Committee for approximately 12 years.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe legal considerations around informed consent.
2. Describe the ethical considerations around informed consent.
3. Describe ethical considerations around the use of telehealth and best practices in this area.
4. Summarize pros and cons related to the use of telehealth in providing social work services.
5. Recognize when to seek legal advice around informed consent issues.
6. Determine what an acceptable form should look like by evaluating and reviewing forms developed by the instructor.

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on December 11, 2020 and beginning at 9:00AM - 12:15PM.

508-20 | The Healing Hand: Being Present for the Dying and the Living

Course Date(s):

Monday, July 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Sue Knight Deutsch

Credentials:
Author
Bio:
Originally trained as a psychiatric social worker in Barnet College, London, England, Sue Deutsch was invested into the Cantors Assembly and commissioned as Hazzan-Minister at JTS in New York. She received her CPE training through Mission Hospital and Vitas Hospice while serving as the spiritual leader and chaplain of an assisted living facility in Orange County, California, for sixteen years. With all her training it was the experience of losing her husband to cancer in mid-life that deepened her calling. She published a book, became a Certified Coach Practitioner through the Cantors Assembly and ICF, and in addition to private clients, travels to teach workshops and speak about facing mortality and overcoming loss, as outlined in her book, The Healing Hand: 5 discussions to have with the dying who are living.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	43
Student:	15
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on July 13, 2020 beginning at 12:00PM-2:15PM.

Registration for this course is Closed.

228-20 | Working within Michigan’s Family Division Court System

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Joseph Kozakiewicz

Credentials:
JD, LMSW
Bio:
Joseph Kozakiewicz is an aspiring minimalist. He earned bachelor’s and law degrees from Columbia University in 1985 and 1988, and an MSW from Grand Valley State University in 2000. Mr. Kozakiewicz worked for Ottawa County’s Family Court first as a Circuit Court Referee and then as Director of the Friend of the Court before he became Director of the MSU Chance at Childhood Program in 2003.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

229-20 | Having the Tough Conversations About Race with Your Clients

Course Date(s):

Monday, December 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Stacey Goodson

Credentials:
MS
Bio:
Stacey Goodson, BA, attended Grand Valley State University and has worked in child welfare (foster care, adoption, licensing, and administration) as well as education administration. She and her husband have also adopted three teenagers from foster care and are in the process of adopting their fourth. Stacey works with teenagers as a high school coach of multiple sports and loves having teenagers around. Stacey believes that teenagers are able to be successful when they are given the opportunity to be the best versions of themselves. She is passionate about teaching and sharing her experiences with child welfare staff and foster parents that are in the lives of teenagers. (Updated 11.9.2017)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

230-20 | Trauma and Substance Use: Towards a Trauma-Informed Recovery Model for Substance Use Disorders

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Amelia Siders

Credentials:
Ph.D., LP
Bio:
Amelia Siders, Ph.D., LP, serves as the Clinical Director for the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She received a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Amelia specializes in assessment, treatment, and advocacy for children, adolescents, and adults with emotional, behavioral, trauma, and substance use disorders.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

200-21 | Using an Equity Framework in Child Welfare

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

524-20 | Systems of Power & Privilege: Social Work’s Greatest Internal Challenge

Course Date(s):

Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, July 16, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

James Bell III

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
James Bell III has developed a practice trajectory in health disparities and inequities, emphasizing the policy context and health outcomes of African Americans. James Bell III, DSW-C, MSW is a State Assistant Administrator within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

107-20 | Anti-Racism and Social Work Practice Book Study: I’m still here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

Course Date(s):

Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, July 10, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

223-20 | Human Trafficking for Child Welfare Professionals

Course Date(s):

Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 40 (FULL)

This course is full and cannot accept any more registrants.

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Danielle Kalil

Credentials:
JD
Bio:
Danielle Kalil is a Clinical Teaching Fellow in the Human Trafficking Clinic, where she provides free civil legal services to domestic and foreign survivors of sex and labor trafficking. She oversees cases in a variety of legal areas, including immigration, criminal set asides, victim witness advocacy, family law, and public benefits. She regularly trains attorneys, law enforcement, government officials, and social service providers around the state on human trafficking. Professor Kalil earned her JD from the University of Michigan Law School, where she served as a student attorney in the Human Trafficking Clinic for three semesters.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.
this course has reached or exceeded its capacity.

508-19 | Social Media and Cyber Therapy: Professional and Ethical Considerations

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Early Registration Ends: Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 12, 2019

Registration Ends: Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Technology is evolving, and new technology now exists that may not have existed when social workers were in training. In this webinar, you will explore the ethical and professional standards that social workers need to know and implement as they use technology in their practice. Practice standards endorsed by NASW, ASWB, CSWE, and CSWA will be studied in this webinar. You will also develop an understanding of legal considerations as you learn about the new ethical requirements you must meet.

*Recommended for LMSW intermediate skill level
*Clinical Practice
*Meets Ethics Criteria

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Tish Vincent

Credentials:
JD,LMSW,ACSW,CAADC
Bio:
Tish Vincent, JD, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, joined the staff of the State Bar of Michigan as the Program Administrator for the Lawyers & Judges Assistance Program in April, 2012. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, and a Masters of Social Work and a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University. Ms. Vincent is a licensed clinical social worker, has her ACSW, her CAADC and is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Describe newly evolving ethical dilemmas and how best to respond.
2. Apply ethical boundaries and the limits of one’s professional and personal social media presence.
3. Identify authority that dictates the limits of your professional license to practice in areas of practice that are manifested through new modes of technology and communication.

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	59	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	59	39
Retiree:	59	35
Student:	59	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	59	5

Comments:

Zoom Link will be emailed 1 day prior to webinar.

Register by September 11, 2019 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase to $59 for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

203-21 | Building Your Village: The Importance of Foster Parent Support - Part I

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Liz Sharda

Credentials:
LMSW, PhD candidate
Bio:
Liz has worked for over ten years in the child welfare field, and has also been a foster parent for nine years. Liz's experiences include residential treatment, foster care, trauma treatment, and training professionals and parents (foster, adoptive, and biological) on the impact of child trauma. Liz is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Hope College and is currently pursuing a PhD at Michigan State University. (updated 10/11/17)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

204-21 | Building Your Village: The Importance of Foster Parent Support - Part II

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Liz Sharda

Credentials:
LMSW, PhD candidate
Bio:
Liz has worked for over ten years in the child welfare field, and has also been a foster parent for nine years. Liz's experiences include residential treatment, foster care, trauma treatment, and training professionals and parents (foster, adoptive, and biological) on the impact of child trauma. Liz is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Hope College and is currently pursuing a PhD at Michigan State University. (updated 10/11/17)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

510-20 | Trauma Informed Organizations

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, June 8, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on September 23, 2020 beginning at 10:00AM-12:00PM.

There are a number of distinct characteristics of trauma-informed organizations. It is important that organizations intentionally assess and examine how these characteristics present themselves within different service settings within a community. You will learn about and understand the characteristics typically seen, while discussing and creating specific strategies to become a more trauma-informed organization. By becoming more trauma informed at the organizational level, you will develop tools to avoid re traumatizing consumers starting at the front door.

Recommended for LMSW beginning and intermediate skill levels.

*Trauma Certificate Level 2 Core Course
Clinical and Macro Practice

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Cheryl Williams-Hecksel

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Cheryl Williams-Hecksel is on the faculty of the MSU School of Social Work. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been with the School of Social Work since 2006. Prior to joining the faculty at MSU, she has spent more than 30 years in clinical and administrative roles in public and private child welfare and mental health agencies. She is also on the staff of the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. She is the coordinator of the School’s Evidence Based Trauma Treatment Certificate. Her work includes consultation with child serving agencies around their capacity to trauma informed. She provides frequent professional continuing education related to ethics, supervision and child trauma. (3/18)

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand the characteristics of trauma informed organizations.
2. Assess and examine how these characteristics present themselves within different service settings within a community.
3. Formulate specific strategies that could move organizations towards being trauma informed.

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	43
Student:	15
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on September 23, 2020 beginning at 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Registration for this course is Closed.

525-20 | "Can I do that? Can I say that?" Ethical Dilemmas in School Social Work

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This course will provide an interactive experience to aid participants in identifying and processing social, legal, and ethical dilemmas in the areas of technology, relationships, and policy within the school setting Participants will practice applying a unique ethical framework to various ethically challenging cases to foster responsible school social work practices.

*Meets Ethics criteria

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced

School Social Workers frequently are faced with the ethical dilemmas in the areas of how technology is used in schools, interpersonal and intra-personal relationships and how best to honor personal core values, NASW Ethical Code and school policies. This course will provide an interactive experience to aid participants in identifying and processing social, legal, and ethical dilemmas in the areas of technology, relationships, and policy within the school setting. Participants will practice applying a unique ethical framework to various ethically challenging cases to foster responsible school social work practices.

Available SW CECHs:

5.0

CE Faculty:

Anjalon Edwards

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Anjalon Edwards is a MSW graduate of Western Michigan University. She has been practicing school social work for 19 years with Grand Rapids Public Schools. She has presented on topics such as social intelligence and bullying for other community organizations in previous years. Anjalon has served over 12 years as a Field Instructor for Michigan State University and is a 2017 Field Instructor of the Year recipient.

Glenda Bailey Hayden

Credentials:
Ph.D., MSW
Bio:
Dr. Glenda Bailey Hayden is a graduate of Dillard University, Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University. She is a School Social Worker with Grand Rapids Public Schools and currently serves as the Lead School Social Worker and coordinates professional development training for her colleagues. She currently serves as one of the Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention Trainers. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Child and Family Counseling, Master of Social Work and a Doctorate of Ministry in Christian Counseling. She has served as Adjunct Professor for Grand Valley State University and served on the committee for revising the School Social Work Curriculum.

Diane McKinney

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Mrs. Diane McKinney has received both her Bachelor and Masters of Social Work Degree from Grand Valley State University and is a 20 year veteran School Social Worker with Grand Rapids Public Schools. In addition to her assigned duties, she has developed and facilitated Professional Development programs for both teachers and other School Social Workers. She mentors new School Social Workers and serves on both Child Study and PBIS Teams, She has been a Team Leader for Secondary School Social Workers, a PBIS Coach as well as a member of the School Improvement Team and District-wide Crisis Management Team. Additional social work experience includes Adjunct Professor at Grand Valley State, School of Social Work, Caseworker, 61st District Court, City of Grand Rapids and a Probation Officer, 61st District Court, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:

1. Reflect on personal core values and implicit biases
2. Describe common values and principles that guide school social workers in the NASW Code of Ethics and the NASW Standards for School Social Work Services
3. Differentiate between school policies and the challenges school social workers face when working in the schools
4. Describe ethical considerations for use of technology in school social work
5. Promote safe and healthy school social work practices in the use of technology within the school environment
6. Apply a unique framework to process for ethical decision-making in professional working relationships (i.e., student, staff, parent, community agencies, etc.).

Pricing Information:

General:	109
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	99
Retiree:	99
Student:	79
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	25

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

202-21 | Applying Our Understanding of Social Identities in the Workplace

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

201-21 | Applying Our Understanding of Social Identities in the Workplace

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

3 / 40

Seats for this course are filling up!
Sign up today!

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

500-21 | Healing Racial Violence: The Power of Consciousness & Communication

Course Date(s):

Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 9:00AM-12:15PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Understanding the origins of racial conflict and trauma from a human services perspective, allies within our community will be able to assist in addressing privilege and oppression; address and acknowledge hate crime concerns, while promoting equal opportunity efforts that help communities, public agencies, businesses, and schools identify and prevent or eliminate illegal discrimination, bias, and unfair practices. This will open up a cross-cultural communication amongst peers and colleagues that will offer incident response methods and address the underlying, long-term effect on community relations.

Beginning skill level.

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Shani Saxon

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Shani Saxon, LMSW, is the owner of Turning Corners Consulting, Inc., where she provides holistic mental health counseling. She also offers consulting services to community agencies working through social justice and racial healing issues, including the My Brothers' Keeper (MBK) initiative and their commitment to dissolve unfair injustices and racial inequity. Shani received her MSW from Michigan State University and is currently working on a research project gathering the life histories of Black women living with serious mental health illness using ethnographic research and narrative analysis. (1/2019)

Marya Sosulski

Credentials:
PhD, MSW
Bio:
Marya Sosulski, PhD, MSW, teaches social welfare policy and community organizing to undergraduate, MSW, and doctoral students at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on the intersections of race, class, and gender within systems and institutions such as labor, welfare, and higher education, as well as, how civic engagement, economic development and social change processes impact the growth of neighborhoods and individuals.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Identify strategies for developing culturally-centered and anti-racist leadership in agencies and systems.
2. Describe the nature and extent of hate crimes and racially-targeted violence among minority groups.
3. Create strategies that promote emotional liberation and wellness among people of African/Black ancestry.

Pricing Information:

Student:	20
Retiree:	50
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
General:	70
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

222-20 | Beyond “No Means No”: Teaching Families About Body Safety and Consent

Course Date(s):

Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 40 (FULL)

This course is full and cannot accept any more registrants.

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, July 27, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Amanda Dubey-Zerka

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Amanda Dubey-Zerka, LMSW received her Master's Degree from Michigan State University in 2006. Amanda is an Instructor for MSU School of Social Work and co-owns Wise Willow Counseling & Consulting in East Lansing, MI. Amanda is Nationally Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT – PTSD), and has over 14 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who have survived trauma. Amanda is a Master Trainer for the Michigan ACE Initiative and regularly provides trainings on the impact of trauma and ACEs.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.
this course has reached or exceeded its capacity.

521-20 | Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma Through Attachment and Parenting Behaviors

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 48 (FULL)

This course is full and cannot accept any more registrants.

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Many parents raise their children the same way their parents raised them. These parenting behaviors can be passed down from one generation to the next, impacting the type of attachment that is formed. In this workshop, participants will learn about the attachment process, the role parental trauma histories play in this process, and intervention strategies based on the Infant Mental Health model to help parents create a new cycle of secure and healthy attachment for generations to come.

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Tina Blaschke-Thompson

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Tina Blaschke-Thompson, LMSW (MSU), is the Statewide Blended and Weekend MSW Program Coordinator and an Award-Winning Senior Clinical Instructor for the School of Social Work at MSU. Her teaching includes policy advocacy, lifespan development, introduction to infant mental health, and she is the instructor for the new combat veterans course.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand secure and insecure attachment styles and how these styles are formed
2. Understand the intergenerational nature of attachment styles and the role parental trauma histories play
3. Understand intervention strategies of the Infant Mental Health model and how they can address the intergenerational transmission of trauma

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

Registration for this course is Closed.
this course has reached or exceeded its capacity.

106-20 | Anti-Racism and Social Work Practice Book Study: Why are all the Black Kids sitting together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum

Course Date(s):

Monday, November 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 25 (FULL)

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, July 10, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This facilitated book study will focus on anti-racist concepts described in popular literature and their direct application to social work practice. This course will define core concepts necessary for equitable social work practice. Participants will identify the principles and values outlined in the social work code of ethics using an equity lens. Methods for dialogue will be modeled using text from the assigned book for the co-creation of anti-racist strategies and their direct application to macro and clinical practice. Each session will highlight a different book, participants should come to the session having read the book.

November 23, 2020 1pm-4pm: Why are all the Black Kids sitting together in the Cafeteria- Beverly Daniel Tatum

*Meets Ethics criteria

Intermediate skill level

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

Registration for this course is Closed.

512-20 | Promoting Resiliency Through Trauma Informed Supervision

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, June 8, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on November 18, 2020 beginning at 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Providing support to those who have experienced trauma exposes helpers to traumatic stress. The supervisory relationship is an important tool that fosters resiliency, well-being, compassion, and ultimately positive outcomes for those served. This workshop will explore the supervisory relation-ship and specific strategies that supervisors and workers can use to promote resiliency. This workshop will be useful to staff as well as those in supervisory and leadership roles.

Recommended for interdisciplinary professionals beginning skill level.

*Trauma Certificate Level 2 Core Course
Clinical and Macro Practice

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Cheryl Williams-Hecksel

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Cheryl Williams-Hecksel is on the faculty of the MSU School of Social Work. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been with the School of Social Work since 2006. Prior to joining the faculty at MSU, she has spent more than 30 years in clinical and administrative roles in public and private child welfare and mental health agencies. She is also on the staff of the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. She is the coordinator of the School’s Evidence Based Trauma Treatment Certificate. Her work includes consultation with child serving agencies around their capacity to trauma informed. She provides frequent professional continuing education related to ethics, supervision and child trauma. (3/18)

Objectives:

As a result of this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand the characteristics of trauma informed organizations
2. Assess and examine how these characteristics present themselves within different service settings within a community.
3. Formulate specific strategies that could move organizations towards being trauma informed.

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	43
Student:	15
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on November 18, 2020 beginning at 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Registration for this course is Closed.

234-20 | Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma & Caring for Yourself, Part II

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 3, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

Nola Carew

Credentials:
LMSW, PhD
Bio:
Associate Professor of Social Work, Program Director, Cornerstone University Clinical Instructor, Michigan State University

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.

Substance Abuse

230-20 | Trauma and Substance Use: Towards a Trauma-Informed Recovery Model for Substance Use Disorders

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Amelia Siders

Credentials:
Ph.D., LP
Bio:
Amelia Siders, Ph.D., LP, serves as the Clinical Director for the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She received a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Amelia specializes in assessment, treatment, and advocacy for children, adolescents, and adults with emotional, behavioral, trauma, and substance use disorders.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Leadership

524-20 | Systems of Power & Privilege: Social Work’s Greatest Internal Challenge

Course Date(s):

Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Thursday, July 16, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

James Bell III

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
James Bell III has developed a practice trajectory in health disparities and inequities, emphasizing the policy context and health outcomes of African Americans. James Bell III, DSW-C, MSW is a State Assistant Administrator within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

Mental Health

4457 | Understanding Trauma

Course Date(s):

Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Early Registration Ends: Friday, March 6, 2020

Registration Starts: Saturday, March 7, 2020

Registration Ends: Monday, March 9, 2020

Location:

VisTaTech Center, Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

6.0

CE Faculty:

Jessica Martin

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Jessica Martin is a Police Sergeant, with over 12 years of experience as a road patrol officer serving the needs of the MSU community. Jessica Smith obtained a Master's of Social Work degree from MSU in 2012, and is actively involved with community groups that serve populations who've experienced trauma. She is on the Steering Committee for the Tri-County Crisis Intervention Team, which trains police officers to respond to persons experiencing mental health crisis with the goal of improving outcomes in these types of situations.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	159	139
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	159	129
Retiree:	159	119
Student:	159	99
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	159	30

Comments:

Register by March 5, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

Required Social Work Continuing Education

302-20 | ONLINE | The Reign of Pain (Part 1): Emerging Concepts in the Role of the Brain in the Construction of Pain

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Online d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Howard Schubiner

Credentials:
MD
Bio:
Howard Schubiner, MD, is an internist and director of the Mind Body Medicine Center at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. He is also a clinical professor at Michigan State University College of Medicine. He has authored more than 100 publications in scientific journals and books and lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Schubiner has consulted for the American Medical Association, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Mental Health. He is a senior teacher of mindfulness meditation. His books include Unlearn Your Pain and Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression, and recently published Hidden From View.(Updated 2/2018)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	39
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	29
Retiree:	19
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
Student:	5

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

303-20 | ONLINE | The Reign of Pain (Part 2): Interventions to Reverse Non-structural Chronic Pain

Course Date(s):

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts:

Location:

Online d2l.msu.edu Asynchronous, non-interactive, online, self-paced

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Howard Schubiner

Credentials:
MD
Bio:
Howard Schubiner, MD, is an internist and director of the Mind Body Medicine Center at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. He is also a clinical professor at Michigan State University College of Medicine. He has authored more than 100 publications in scientific journals and books and lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Schubiner has consulted for the American Medical Association, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Mental Health. He is a senior teacher of mindfulness meditation. His books include Unlearn Your Pain and Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression, and recently published Hidden From View.(Updated 2/2018)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	39
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	29
Retiree:	19
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
Student:	5

Comments:

This course includes a one hour recorded presentation, handouts and a required posttest. This course is a non-interactive, online course utilizing D2L (Desire2Learn). 
If this is the first online course you have taken with us, STOP and visit: https://community.idm.msu.edu/selfservice/ to obtain a community ID. 
After registration and payment, check your email and click the link to follow these steps to access the course: 
 Step 1: Go to the course by typing this URL in your browser: https://d2l.msu.edu  
 Step 2: Sign into D2L using the Community ID (username and password) that you created during the registration process to access the course. 
 Step 3: Click the course title and begin your course. 
For more information, to request accommodations, or file a grievance, please contact Continuing Education at swkce@msu.edu or call 517-353-3060.
This course is available 24 hours a day and will close on December 15, 2020.

515-20 | Legal and Ethical Issues with Informed Consent and Telehealth

Course Date(s):

Friday, December 11, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, June 26, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Ellen Craine

Credentials:
JD, LMSW, ACSW, INHC
Bio:
Ellen is in private practice as a social work therapist and ethics consultant. She opened Craine Counseling and Consulting Group in 2019. She has been in a licensed social worker in the State of Michigan since 1993. In addition to teaching CEU regularly for EMU and MI-NASW, she is a part-time lecturer in the EMU School of Social Work. Ellen is a current MI-NASW Board Member and served on the MI-NASW Ethics Committee for approximately 12 years.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on December 11, 2020 and beginning at 9:00AM - 12:15PM.

107-20 | Anti-Racism and Social Work Practice Book Study: I’m still here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

Course Date(s):

Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, July 10, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

223-20 | Human Trafficking for Child Welfare Professionals

Course Date(s):

Monday, December 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 40 (FULL)

This course is full and cannot accept any more registrants.

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Danielle Kalil

Credentials:
JD
Bio:
Danielle Kalil is a Clinical Teaching Fellow in the Human Trafficking Clinic, where she provides free civil legal services to domestic and foreign survivors of sex and labor trafficking. She oversees cases in a variety of legal areas, including immigration, criminal set asides, victim witness advocacy, family law, and public benefits. She regularly trains attorneys, law enforcement, government officials, and social service providers around the state on human trafficking. Professor Kalil earned her JD from the University of Michigan Law School, where she served as a student attorney in the Human Trafficking Clinic for three semesters.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.
this course has reached or exceeded its capacity.

508-19 | Social Media and Cyber Therapy: Professional and Ethical Considerations

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Early Registration Ends: Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Registration Starts: Thursday, September 12, 2019

Registration Ends: Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Tish Vincent

Credentials:
JD,LMSW,ACSW,CAADC
Bio:
Tish Vincent, JD, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, joined the staff of the State Bar of Michigan as the Program Administrator for the Lawyers & Judges Assistance Program in April, 2012. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, and a Masters of Social Work and a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University. Ms. Vincent is a licensed clinical social worker, has her ACSW, her CAADC and is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	59	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	59	39
Retiree:	59	35
Student:	59	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	59	5

Comments:

Zoom Link will be emailed 1 day prior to webinar.

Register by September 11, 2019 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase to $59 for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

525-20 | "Can I do that? Can I say that?" Ethical Dilemmas in School Social Work

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

5.0

CE Faculty:

Anjalon Edwards

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Anjalon Edwards is a MSW graduate of Western Michigan University. She has been practicing school social work for 19 years with Grand Rapids Public Schools. She has presented on topics such as social intelligence and bullying for other community organizations in previous years. Anjalon has served over 12 years as a Field Instructor for Michigan State University and is a 2017 Field Instructor of the Year recipient.

Glenda Bailey Hayden

Credentials:
Ph.D., MSW
Bio:
Dr. Glenda Bailey Hayden is a graduate of Dillard University, Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University. She is a School Social Worker with Grand Rapids Public Schools and currently serves as the Lead School Social Worker and coordinates professional development training for her colleagues. She currently serves as one of the Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention Trainers. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Child and Family Counseling, Master of Social Work and a Doctorate of Ministry in Christian Counseling. She has served as Adjunct Professor for Grand Valley State University and served on the committee for revising the School Social Work Curriculum.

Diane McKinney

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Mrs. Diane McKinney has received both her Bachelor and Masters of Social Work Degree from Grand Valley State University and is a 20 year veteran School Social Worker with Grand Rapids Public Schools. In addition to her assigned duties, she has developed and facilitated Professional Development programs for both teachers and other School Social Workers. She mentors new School Social Workers and serves on both Child Study and PBIS Teams, She has been a Team Leader for Secondary School Social Workers, a PBIS Coach as well as a member of the School Improvement Team and District-wide Crisis Management Team. Additional social work experience includes Adjunct Professor at Grand Valley State, School of Social Work, Caseworker, 61st District Court, City of Grand Rapids and a Probation Officer, 61st District Court, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	109
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	99
Retiree:	99
Student:	79
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	25

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

106-20 | Anti-Racism and Social Work Practice Book Study: Why are all the Black Kids sitting together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum

Course Date(s):

Monday, November 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 25 (FULL)

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, July 10, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This facilitated book study will focus on anti-racist concepts described in popular literature and their direct application to social work practice. This course will define core concepts necessary for equitable social work practice. Participants will identify the principles and values outlined in the social work code of ethics using an equity lens. Methods for dialogue will be modeled using text from the assigned book for the co-creation of anti-racist strategies and their direct application to macro and clinical practice. Each session will highlight a different book, participants should come to the session having read the book.

November 23, 2020 1pm-4pm: Why are all the Black Kids sitting together in the Cafeteria- Beverly Daniel Tatum

*Meets Ethics criteria

Intermediate skill level

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

Registration for this course is Closed.

Practice

703-19 | Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate Completion Payment

Course Date(s):

Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, July 1, 2018

Location:

Supervision Certificate

Description:

Please note this is not the full Supervision Certificate. This is for applying for the application once you have completed all online/self study courses.

The Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate is designed to promote retention of child and family services workers by increasing your skill sets if you are a current or aspiring task or program supervisor or agency leader. This series of six self-study courses are designed to teach you how to create a positive culture for staff retention, by giving you supervisory competencies, tools, and methods of supervision, and information on how to orient, support, and train new staff during their first six months on the job. By improving your supervision skills and retention practices, you will be able to improve outcomes for children and families.

This material was originally developed and organized in partnership with the Michigan Federation for Children and Families-a statewide association of private nonprofit child and family service agencies. In order to be eligible for the certificate, you must complete all six self-study workshops must be completed. All courses can also be taken independently.

Once you've completed all online/self study courses, you must complete the application that can be found here https://socialwork.msu.edu/CE/Certificates (bottom of page). You are able to apply by completing the application and payment. Payment can be done online (you must have a community ID), mail, or fax. Please do not email payment.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

NA / TBA

Objectives:

Online/self-study courses:

The Role of Leaders in Staff Retention 2 CECHs
The Practice of Retention-focused Supervision 2 CECHs
Working with Differences 2 CECHs
Communication Skills 2 CECHs
The First Six Months
Recruiting and Selecting the Right Staff 2 CECHs

Pricing Information:

General:	15

Comments:

For questions please contact the CE Office in the School of Social Work. 

517-353-3060 or email at swkce@msu.edu

Registration for this course is Closed.

100-20 | The Campaign School for Michigan Social Workers

Course Date(s):

Friday, February 21, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, December 9, 2019

Location:

Hannah Community Center, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

Description:

The Campaign School for Michigan Social Workers is for anyone who wants to be more politically active as a political candidate, staff, volunteer and/or advocate. Taught through the lens of the profession’s values and Code of Ethics, this powerful workshop also addresses issues like race, identity and ethics in politics.

Day One focuses on how to prepare for and run a winning campaign, including messaging, voter contact, fundraising and leadership.

Day Two features interactive workshops, small group activities and panel discussions with highly regarded political social workers and elected officials.

Available SW CECHs:

12.0

CE Faculty:

Kate Coyne-McCoy

Credentials:
Owner, Consultant KCM Consulting
Bio:
Kate Coyne-McCoy has devoted her career to the pursuit of progressive social change. Having worked her first political campaign at age 12, Coyne-McCoy has contributed to the success of hundreds of electoral and issue campaigns all across the United States. Kate is a trained social worker, an experienced advocate, coalition builder, organizer, recruiter and former candidate for Congress. She has designed and implemented candidate recruiting training and support programs for the nation’s largest political action network, and for the Oval Office program at Harvard University. In addition to training more than 7,000 candidates and directly assisting with hundreds of successful elections, Kate Coyne McCoy has brought her intensive hands-on approach to the development and expansion of many issue campaigns and growing not for profit organizations. Skilled in every phase of campaign and organizational development - fundraising, message creation and delivery, working with the media and building voter and constituent contact programs, Kate knows what it takes to build winning campaigns.

Shannon Lane

Credentials:
PhD,MSW
Bio:
Dr. Lane began her career working for the United States Senate, where she was hired as a staff member for Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle while still an undergraduate at the George Washington University. She received her MSW from the University of Michigan and returned to Capitol Hill to work for Senators Daschle, Pryor, and Nelson. Since 2004, she has been affiliated with the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. She has worked with the Humphreys Institute to coordinate the Campaign School for Social Workers, a two-day training that has trained more than 1,200 social work students and professionals from around the country to run for political office and hold leadership positions in political settings. She earned her PhD in Social Work from the University of Connecticut, and has taught social work policy, macro practice, and research at four universities. Dr. Lane shares her passion for political action by researching strategies to increase the political involvement of social workers and underserved populations. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Social Policy and Research, is a member of the Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education with the Council on Social Work Education, and serves as Deputy Registrar of Voters in Bethany, Connecticut. She and Dr. Suzanne Pritzker are the authors of Political Social Work: Using Power to Create Social Change (2018, Springer Publishing). Her new book, Social Welfare Policy in a Changing World with Drs. Elizabeth Palley and Corey Shdaimah was published in 2019.

Objectives:

As a result of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Run a winning political campaign.
2. Gain exposure to career paths in political settings.
3. Learn how racial and ethnic identity can inform candidates’ campaign strategy.
4. Identify social work field placements in Michigan where BASW and MSW students can develop political social work skills.
5. Fund raise for a political candidate.
6. Build valuable skills that can be applied to any practice setting.

Pricing Information:

MSU, UM, CMU and WSU Scholarship Recipients:	15
NASW Members:	175
Student:	115
General:	199

Comments:

***If you are a student selecting the $15.00 Registration Fee, you will need preapproval from your school that you will be receiving a $100 scholarship.***

Registration will begin at 8:30 AM. 

Led by Kate Coyne-McCoy, MSW president of nationally recognized Campaign Fixer / KCM Consulting, who has trained more than 8,000 candidates and assisted with hundreds of successful elections.

Lunch provided both days. 
Register early as space is limited!

Registration for this course is Closed.

4458 | Older Adults and Grief and Loss Experiences

Course Date(s):

Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Early Registration Ends: Friday, March 6, 2020

Registration Starts: Saturday, March 7, 2020

Registration Ends: Monday, March 9, 2020

Location:

Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Susan Sefansky

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Susan Sefansky, LMSW, ACSW, has been a social worker at University of Michigan hospitals since 1985. Her experience with death and dying includes work in the pediatric intensive care unit, pain clinic, and geriatric home care. Since 2009, Susan has been coordinator of the Office of Decedent Affairs, where she has developed expertise in discussing death and a comfort level around the deceased. She assists families during traumatic times, and interfaces regularly with the medico-legal system especially in her role as social work program manager at the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office. She has presented nationally on this topic.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	59	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	59	39
Retiree:	59	35
Student:	59	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	59	10

Comments:

Register by March 6, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

4457 | Understanding Trauma

Course Date(s):

Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Early Registration Ends: Friday, March 6, 2020

Registration Starts: Saturday, March 7, 2020

Registration Ends: Monday, March 9, 2020

Location:

VisTaTech Center, Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

6.0

CE Faculty:

Jessica Martin

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Jessica Martin is a Police Sergeant, with over 12 years of experience as a road patrol officer serving the needs of the MSU community. Jessica Smith obtained a Master's of Social Work degree from MSU in 2012, and is actively involved with community groups that serve populations who've experienced trauma. She is on the Steering Committee for the Tri-County Crisis Intervention Team, which trains police officers to respond to persons experiencing mental health crisis with the goal of improving outcomes in these types of situations.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	159	139
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	159	129
Retiree:	159	119
Student:	159	99
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	159	30

Comments:

Register by March 5, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

700-20 | Trauma Certificate Level 1 Course Completion Payment

Course Date(s):

Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Location:

Trauma Certificate

Description:

Please note this is not the full Trauma Certificate. This is for applying for the Level 1 application once all level 1 courses are complete.

The Trauma Certificate is designed to help human service professionals learn techniques to improve their work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma.

Once you've completed all level 1 courses, you must complete the survey. https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_br8LkPAxOw9rQXj
You are able to apply by completing the survey and payment. Payment can be done online (you must have a community ID), mail, or over the phone. Please do not email payment.

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

NA / TBA

Objectives:

This certificate will:
Address trauma across the lifespan
Emphasize interdisciplinary practice
Enhance knowledge of self and secondary trauma
Emphasize the impact of trauma on the brain and behavior
Be culturally responsive
Encourage professional interaction using a trauma informed lens

Pricing Information:

General:	15

Comments:

For questions please contact the CE Office in the School of Social Work. 

517-353-3060 or email at swkce@msu.edu

703-20 | Supervision in Child and Family Services Certificate Completion Payment

Course Date(s):

Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Location:

Online/self-study courses: The Role of Leaders in Staff Retention 2 CECHs The Practice of Retent

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

0.0

CE Faculty:

NA / TBA

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	15

Comments:

For questions please contact the CE Office in the School of Social Work. 

517-353-3060 or email at swkce@msu.edu

502-20 | Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Clients: Current Issues and Interventions

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Starts: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Early Registration Ends: Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Registration Starts: Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Registration Ends: Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Location:

Zoom, Synchronous, live webinar.

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Susan Radzilowski

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Susan Radzilowski received her MSW from The University of Michigan where she majored in Interpersonal Practice. Ms. Radzilowski is fully licensed in both clinical and macro practice and is also fully approved as a School Social Worker. She has over 25 years experience as a School Social Worker and currently works in a clinic for child and adolescent gender services. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and has earned the NASW Certificate in Gender Identity and Clinical Concerns and the Certificate in Core Supervision. She is a member of the Michigan NASW Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC) for nine years and was appointed Chair of the CEC in 2018. Radzilowski is also a member of Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health and is an endorsed Infant Family Specialist. Ms. Radzilowski was a founding Co-Chair of the SE Michigan chapter of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Education Network). She also served GLSEN at the national level on the National Advisory Council. Radzilowski has developed and delivered training materials, ethics articles, educational workshops and a university mini-course on support strategies for transgender and gender non-conforming youth in the context of their families, schools, and communities. (updated 5/19)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:
	On-time Registration:	Early Registration:
General:	59	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49	49
Retiree:	39	39
Student:	10	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10	10

Comments:

Register by May 5, 2020 to get the early registration pricing. Prices will increase for all categories after this date.

Registration for this course is Closed.

515-20 | Legal and Ethical Issues with Informed Consent and Telehealth

Course Date(s):

Friday, December 11, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, June 26, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Ellen Craine

Credentials:
JD, LMSW, ACSW, INHC
Bio:
Ellen is in private practice as a social work therapist and ethics consultant. She opened Craine Counseling and Consulting Group in 2019. She has been in a licensed social worker in the State of Michigan since 1993. In addition to teaching CEU regularly for EMU and MI-NASW, she is a part-time lecturer in the EMU School of Social Work. Ellen is a current MI-NASW Board Member and served on the MI-NASW Ethics Committee for approximately 12 years.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on December 11, 2020 and beginning at 9:00AM - 12:15PM.

228-20 | Working within Michigan’s Family Division Court System

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Joseph Kozakiewicz

Credentials:
JD, LMSW
Bio:
Joseph Kozakiewicz is an aspiring minimalist. He earned bachelor’s and law degrees from Columbia University in 1985 and 1988, and an MSW from Grand Valley State University in 2000. Mr. Kozakiewicz worked for Ottawa County’s Family Court first as a Circuit Court Referee and then as Director of the Friend of the Court before he became Director of the MSU Chance at Childhood Program in 2003.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

229-20 | Having the Tough Conversations About Race with Your Clients

Course Date(s):

Monday, December 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Stacey Goodson

Credentials:
MS
Bio:
Stacey Goodson, BA, attended Grand Valley State University and has worked in child welfare (foster care, adoption, licensing, and administration) as well as education administration. She and her husband have also adopted three teenagers from foster care and are in the process of adopting their fourth. Stacey works with teenagers as a high school coach of multiple sports and loves having teenagers around. Stacey believes that teenagers are able to be successful when they are given the opportunity to be the best versions of themselves. She is passionate about teaching and sharing her experiences with child welfare staff and foster parents that are in the lives of teenagers. (Updated 11.9.2017)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

230-20 | Trauma and Substance Use: Towards a Trauma-Informed Recovery Model for Substance Use Disorders

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Amelia Siders

Credentials:
Ph.D., LP
Bio:
Amelia Siders, Ph.D., LP, serves as the Clinical Director for the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. She received a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Amelia specializes in assessment, treatment, and advocacy for children, adolescents, and adults with emotional, behavioral, trauma, and substance use disorders.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

200-21 | Using an Equity Framework in Child Welfare

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

107-20 | Anti-Racism and Social Work Practice Book Study: I’m still here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

Course Date(s):

Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, July 10, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

510-20 | Trauma Informed Organizations

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, June 8, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Cheryl Williams-Hecksel

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Cheryl Williams-Hecksel is on the faculty of the MSU School of Social Work. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been with the School of Social Work since 2006. Prior to joining the faculty at MSU, she has spent more than 30 years in clinical and administrative roles in public and private child welfare and mental health agencies. She is also on the staff of the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. She is the coordinator of the School’s Evidence Based Trauma Treatment Certificate. Her work includes consultation with child serving agencies around their capacity to trauma informed. She provides frequent professional continuing education related to ethics, supervision and child trauma. (3/18)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	43
Student:	15
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on September 23, 2020 beginning at 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Registration for this course is Closed.

525-20 | "Can I do that? Can I say that?" Ethical Dilemmas in School Social Work

Course Date(s):

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

5.0

CE Faculty:

Anjalon Edwards

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Anjalon Edwards is a MSW graduate of Western Michigan University. She has been practicing school social work for 19 years with Grand Rapids Public Schools. She has presented on topics such as social intelligence and bullying for other community organizations in previous years. Anjalon has served over 12 years as a Field Instructor for Michigan State University and is a 2017 Field Instructor of the Year recipient.

Glenda Bailey Hayden

Credentials:
Ph.D., MSW
Bio:
Dr. Glenda Bailey Hayden is a graduate of Dillard University, Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University. She is a School Social Worker with Grand Rapids Public Schools and currently serves as the Lead School Social Worker and coordinates professional development training for her colleagues. She currently serves as one of the Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention Trainers. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Child and Family Counseling, Master of Social Work and a Doctorate of Ministry in Christian Counseling. She has served as Adjunct Professor for Grand Valley State University and served on the committee for revising the School Social Work Curriculum.

Diane McKinney

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Mrs. Diane McKinney has received both her Bachelor and Masters of Social Work Degree from Grand Valley State University and is a 20 year veteran School Social Worker with Grand Rapids Public Schools. In addition to her assigned duties, she has developed and facilitated Professional Development programs for both teachers and other School Social Workers. She mentors new School Social Workers and serves on both Child Study and PBIS Teams, She has been a Team Leader for Secondary School Social Workers, a PBIS Coach as well as a member of the School Improvement Team and District-wide Crisis Management Team. Additional social work experience includes Adjunct Professor at Grand Valley State, School of Social Work, Caseworker, 61st District Court, City of Grand Rapids and a Probation Officer, 61st District Court, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	109
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	99
Retiree:	99
Student:	79
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	25

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

202-21 | Applying Our Understanding of Social Identities in the Workplace

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

201-21 | Applying Our Understanding of Social Identities in the Workplace

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

3 / 40

Seats for this course are filling up!
Sign up today!

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Sunday, August 2, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

1.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	49
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	39
Retiree:	35
Student:	10
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	5
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

500-21 | Healing Racial Violence: The Power of Consciousness & Communication

Course Date(s):

Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 9:00AM-12:15PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Shani Saxon

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Shani Saxon, LMSW, is the owner of Turning Corners Consulting, Inc., where she provides holistic mental health counseling. She also offers consulting services to community agencies working through social justice and racial healing issues, including the My Brothers' Keeper (MBK) initiative and their commitment to dissolve unfair injustices and racial inequity. Shani received her MSW from Michigan State University and is currently working on a research project gathering the life histories of Black women living with serious mental health illness using ethnographic research and narrative analysis. (1/2019)

Marya Sosulski

Credentials:
PhD, MSW
Bio:
Marya Sosulski, PhD, MSW, teaches social welfare policy and community organizing to undergraduate, MSW, and doctoral students at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on the intersections of race, class, and gender within systems and institutions such as labor, welfare, and higher education, as well as, how civic engagement, economic development and social change processes impact the growth of neighborhoods and individuals.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

Student:	20
Retiree:	50
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
General:	70
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

222-20 | Beyond “No Means No”: Teaching Families About Body Safety and Consent

Course Date(s):

Friday, February 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 40 (FULL)

This course is full and cannot accept any more registrants.

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, July 27, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Amanda Dubey-Zerka

Credentials:
LMSW
Bio:
Amanda Dubey-Zerka, LMSW received her Master's Degree from Michigan State University in 2006. Amanda is an Instructor for MSU School of Social Work and co-owns Wise Willow Counseling & Consulting in East Lansing, MI. Amanda is Nationally Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT – PTSD), and has over 14 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who have survived trauma. Amanda is a Master Trainer for the Michigan ACE Initiative and regularly provides trainings on the impact of trauma and ACEs.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15
DHHS Child Welfare employee:	0
DHHS contracted private agency (FC) and (AD):	0
Michigan Federation for CHildren and Families Memb:	0

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

These child welfare trainings are offered FREE OF CHARGE for DHHS child welfare workers and DHHS-contracted private agencies' child welfare workers on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVICE BASIS.

Registration for this course is Closed.
this course has reached or exceeded its capacity.

106-20 | Anti-Racism and Social Work Practice Book Study: Why are all the Black Kids sitting together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum

Course Date(s):

Monday, November 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Open Seats / Class Size:

0 / 25 (FULL)

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Friday, July 10, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

This facilitated book study will focus on anti-racist concepts described in popular literature and their direct application to social work practice. This course will define core concepts necessary for equitable social work practice. Participants will identify the principles and values outlined in the social work code of ethics using an equity lens. Methods for dialogue will be modeled using text from the assigned book for the co-creation of anti-racist strategies and their direct application to macro and clinical practice. Each session will highlight a different book, participants should come to the session having read the book.

November 23, 2020 1pm-4pm: Why are all the Black Kids sitting together in the Cafeteria- Beverly Daniel Tatum

*Meets Ethics criteria

Intermediate skill level

Available SW CECHs:

3.0

CE Faculty:

Gina Tremonti Gembel

Credentials:
MSW
Bio:
Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.

Krista Rowe

Credentials:
ToP, CTF
Bio:
Krista Rowe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Event Garde, is a Certified Technology of Particiaption (ToP) Facilitator (CTF). Krista has extensive experience in facilitating, training and providing technical assistance to local, state and national non-profit, government and private sector organizations in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She is known for taking great care and patience with participants when assisting organizations in establishing a baseline of understanding, developing methods for systems change and establishing practical skills for equitable practice. Krista is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Advocacy and Governance with a concentration in Political Science.

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	70
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	65
Retiree:	50
Student:	20
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	15

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.

Registration for this course is Closed.

512-20 | Promoting Resiliency Through Trauma Informed Supervision

Course Date(s):

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Dates:

Registration Starts: Monday, June 8, 2020

Location:

Synchronous, interactive, online live webinar

Description:

Available SW CECHs:

2.0

CE Faculty:

Cheryl Williams-Hecksel

Credentials:
LMSW, ACSW
Bio:
Cheryl Williams-Hecksel is on the faculty of the MSU School of Social Work. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been with the School of Social Work since 2006. Prior to joining the faculty at MSU, she has spent more than 30 years in clinical and administrative roles in public and private child welfare and mental health agencies. She is also on the staff of the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. She is the coordinator of the School’s Evidence Based Trauma Treatment Certificate. Her work includes consultation with child serving agencies around their capacity to trauma informed. She provides frequent professional continuing education related to ethics, supervision and child trauma. (3/18)

Objectives:

Pricing Information:

General:	59
MSU Alumni, MSU Faculty, and groups of 4+:	49
Retiree:	43
Student:	15
Field Liaison, Field Instructor, MSU School of Soc:	10

Comments:

Link will be emailed 2 days prior to webinar.
This course is a live webinar occurring on November 18, 2020 beginning at 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Registration for this course is Closed.